US Bridges

KY-185 over Big Reedy Branch

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of S-Jct Ky 238 · Structure no. 031B00013N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-185 over Big Reedy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-185 over Big Reedy Branch in Edmonson 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 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-185
CrossesBig Reedy Branch
Location.2 MI S of S-Jct Ky 238
RouteState Highway 185
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27111, -86.43694
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic891 (2023)
Projected traffic891 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-185 over Big Reedy Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-185 over Big Reedy 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 KY-185 over Big Reedy Branch carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-185 over Big Reedy Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-185 over Big Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.