US Bridges

KY-696 over Huff Branch

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · 1.15 MI NE of JCT Ky 415 · Structure no. 027B00013N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-696 over Huff Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-696 over Huff Branch in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 795 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-696
CrossesHuff Branch
Location1.15 MI NE of JCT Ky 415
RouteState Highway 696
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2023)
Projected traffic795 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-696 over Huff Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-696 over Huff 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-696 over Huff Branch carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-696 over Huff Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-696 over Huff Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.