US Bridges

KY-827 over Coal Branch

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Greenup County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi.E. JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 045B00074N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-827 over Coal Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-827 over Coal Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 721 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-827
CrossesCoal Branch
Location2.5 Mi.E. JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 827
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57778, -82.89806
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2020)
Projected traffic721 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-827 over Coal Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-827 over Coal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-827 over Coal Branch carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-827 over Coal Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).

Who owns KY-827 over Coal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.