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KY-207 over Cane Branch

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · .933 MI Nor. of Carter Cl · Structure no. 045B00010N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-207 over Cane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-207 over Cane Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-207
CrossesCane Branch
Location.933 MI Nor. of Carter Cl
RouteState Highway 207
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39167, -82.84361
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2022)
Projected traffic193 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-207 over Cane Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-207 over Cane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-207 over Cane Branch carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-207 over Cane Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-207 over Cane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.