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KY-2508 over Town Branch

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · Btwn Jcts KY559 + KY11BUS · Structure no. 035B00030N

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2508 over Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying KY-2508 over Town Branch in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 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 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2508
CrossesTown Branch
LocationBtwn Jcts KY559 + KY11BUS
RouteState Highway 2508
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43083, -83.74083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2021)
Projected traffic228 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2508 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is KY-2508 over Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2508 over Town Branch carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2508 over Town Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2508 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.