US Bridges

KY-100 over German Branch

PoorPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 2.7 Mi. W of JCT KY-90 · Structure no. 029B00066N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over German Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-100 over German Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesGerman Branch
Location2.7 Mi. W of JCT KY-90
RouteState Highway 100
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80472, -85.48722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2019)
Projected traffic351 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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-100 over German Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 over German Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-100 over German Branch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-100 over German Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-100 over German Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.