US Bridges

Poplar Grove RD over Blythe Branch

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI NE of Ky 214 · Structure no. 029C00007N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Grove RD over Blythe Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Poplar Grove RD over Blythe Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Grove RD
CrossesBlythe Branch
Location0.6 MI NE of Ky 214
RouteCounty Highway 1211
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6575, -85.44167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Poplar Grove RD over Blythe Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Grove RD over Blythe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Grove RD over Blythe Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Poplar Grove RD over Blythe Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Grove RD over Blythe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.