US Bridges

KY-91 over Wallace Branch

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .20 MI S.E. of Caldwell C · Structure no. 024B00054N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,481
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Wallace Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-91 over Wallace Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,481 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-91
CrossesWallace Branch
Location.20 MI S.E. of Caldwell C
RouteState Highway 91
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01944, -87.70861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2023)
Projected traffic1,481 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-91 over Wallace Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-91 over Wallace Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-91 over Wallace Branch carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Wallace Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-91 over Wallace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.