US Bridges

KY-496 over Franklin Branch

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .45 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 029B00029N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-496 over Franklin Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-496 over Franklin Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-496
CrossesFranklin Branch
Location.45 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 496
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83611, -85.49306
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-496 over Franklin Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-496 over Franklin 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-496 over Franklin Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-496 over Franklin Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-496 over Franklin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.