US Bridges

KY-2443 over BILLY'S Branch

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Clay County, Kentucky · 100'SOUTH JCT US 4 · Structure no. 026B00109N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2443 over BILLY'S Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2443 over BILLY'S Branch in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2443
CrossesBILLY'S Branch
Location100'SOUTH JCT US 4
RouteState Highway 2443
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08528, -83.68778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2021)
Projected traffic367 by 2041
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-2443 over BILLY'S Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2443 over BILLY'S Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2443 over BILLY'S Branch carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2443 over BILLY'S Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2443 over BILLY'S Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.