US Bridges

Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · 0.3 Miles South of Ky 80 · Structure no. 026C00146N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek 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 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 469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCurry Branch Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.3 Miles South of Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1263
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10694, -83.81
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2014)
Projected traffic484 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Curry Branch Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.