US Bridges

KY-1482 over Wolf Branch

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · .3 MI SW of JCT Ky 484 · Structure no. 026B00059N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1482 over Wolf Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1482 over Wolf Branch in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 389 vehicles a day, projected to reach 389 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-1482
CrossesWolf Branch
Location.3 MI SW of JCT Ky 484
RouteState Highway 1482
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24056, -83.53222
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2023)
Projected traffic389 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1482 over Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1482 over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1482 over Wolf Branch carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1482 over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns KY-1482 over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.