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KY-129 over Barren Branch

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00150N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-129 over Barren Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-129 over Barren Branch in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-129
CrossesBarren Branch
Location2.6 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 339
RouteState Highway 129
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.59667, -88.70083
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2023)
Projected traffic546 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-129 over Barren Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-129 over Barren 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-129 over Barren Branch carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-129 over Barren Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-129 over Barren Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.