US Bridges

Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 0.12 Mi. E. Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00296N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 386 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 849
CrossesBranch-Bush Creek
Location0.12 Mi. E. Ky 339
RouteState Highway 849
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88583, -88.77056
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2022)
Projected traffic386 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 849 over Branch-Bush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.