US Bridges

KY-2001 over Plum Branch

PoorPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · On Powell - Estill Cl · Structure no. 033B00018N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2001 over Plum Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2001 over Plum Branch in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2001
CrossesPlum Branch
LocationOn Powell - Estill Cl
RouteState Highway 2001
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82667, -83.96333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2021)
Projected traffic169 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2001 over Plum Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2001 over Plum Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2001 over Plum Branch carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2001 over Plum Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2001 over Plum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.