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KY-2432 over Hart Branch

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · Junction Cotton Bend · Structure no. 026B00117N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2432 over Hart Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2432 over Hart Branch in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, projected to reach 709 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2432
CrossesHart Branch
LocationJunction Cotton Bend
RouteState Highway 3472
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16583, -83.74917
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2023)
Projected traffic709 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2432 over Hart Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2432 over Hart 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2432 over Hart Branch carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2432 over Hart Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2432 over Hart Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.