US Bridges

KY-1913 over Sublett Branch

Good

Green County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of Taylor Cl · Structure no. 044B00024N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1913 over Sublett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1913 over Sublett Branch in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 408 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1913
CrossesSublett Branch
Location.70 MI West of Taylor Cl
RouteState Highway 1913
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19667, -85.36806
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2021)
Projected traffic408 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-1913 over Sublett Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1913 over Sublett Branch 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-1913 over Sublett Branch carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1913 over Sublett Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1913 over Sublett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.