US Bridges

KY-158 over Tar Branch

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · .75 MI Nor. of Rowan Cl · Structure no. 035B00024N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-158 over Tar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-158 over Tar Branch in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKY-158
CrossesTar Branch
Location.75 MI Nor. of Rowan Cl
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates38.24222, -83.57056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-158 over Tar Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-158 over Tar 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-158 over Tar Branch carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-158 over Tar Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-158 over Tar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.