US Bridges

KY-691 over Mays Branch

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI West of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 029B00013N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-691 over Mays Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-691 over Mays Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-691
CrossesMays Branch
Location2.9 MI West of JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 691
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78222, -85.45139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic136 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-691 over Mays Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-691 over Mays 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-691 over Mays Branch carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-691 over Mays Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-691 over Mays Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.