US Bridges

Ky 259 over Laurel Branch

Good

Edmonson County, Kentucky · 0.01 Mile South JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 031B00037N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,209
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 259 over Laurel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 259 over Laurel Branch in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,209 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,209 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 259
CrossesLaurel Branch
Location0.01 Mile South JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 259
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18722, -86.25194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,209 (2022)
Projected traffic6,209 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 259 over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 259 over Laurel Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 259 over Laurel Branch carry?

About 6,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 259 over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 259 over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.