US Bridges

KY-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S JCT Wkp · Structure no. 043B00100N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,260 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,260 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-259
CrossesBranch of Taylors Fork
Location0.2 MI S JCT Wkp
RouteState Highway 259
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46333, -86.29139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,260 (2018)
Projected traffic5,260 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork carry?

About 5,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns KY-259 over Branch of Taylors Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.