US Bridges

KY-954 over Walker Branch

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 040B00012N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-954 over Walker Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-954 over Walker Branch in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,167 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-954
CrossesWalker Branch
Location1.1 MI East of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 954
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57278, -84.42944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2022)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-954 over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-954 over Walker 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-954 over Walker Branch carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-954 over Walker Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-954 over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.