US Bridges

KY-2541 over Town Branch

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · .65 MI Nor of S-Jct US 23 · Structure no. 045B00041N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2541 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2541 over Town Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,606 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,606 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2541
CrossesTown Branch
Location.65 MI Nor of S-Jct US 23
RouteState Highway 2541
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57472, -82.8325
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2023)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-2541 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2541 over Town 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2541 over Town Branch carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2541 over Town Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-2541 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.