US Bridges

KY-10 over C&o RR & Coal Branch

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .35 MI E of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 045B00059N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-10 over C&o RR & Coal Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-10 over C&o RR & Coal Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-10
CrossesC&o RR & Coal Branch
Location.35 MI E of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 10
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64639, -82.87028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2023)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-10 over C&o RR & Coal Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-10 over C&o RR & Coal 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-10 over C&o RR & Coal Branch carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-10 over C&o RR & Coal Branch?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-10 over C&o RR & Coal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.