US Bridges

KY-974 over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of CR 1203 @hunt · Structure no. 025B00084N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-974 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-974 over Long Branch in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-974
CrossesLong Branch
Location.3 MI E of CR 1203 @hunt
RouteState Highway 974
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91222, -84.15417
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-974 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-974 over Long 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-974 over Long Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-974 over Long Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-974 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.