US Bridges

Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade Branch

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .2 MI NW of E-Jct Ky 90 · Structure no. 029C00023N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Loop No. 2
CrossesWade Branch
Location.2 MI NW of E-Jct Ky 90
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76222, -85.33111
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 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 traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade 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 Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade Branch?

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

Who owns Albany Loop No. 2 over Wade Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.