US Bridges

Ky 706 over Anderson Branch

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · 0.833 MI North of Ky 32 · Structure no. 032B00039N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 706 over Anderson Branch is a concrete slab carrying Ky 706 over Anderson Branch in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 706
CrossesAnderson Branch
Location0.833 MI North of Ky 32
RouteState Highway 706
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07472, -83.05083
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 706 over Anderson Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 706 over Anderson 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 706 over Anderson Branch carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 706 over Anderson Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 706 over Anderson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.