Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry Branch
GoodHardin County, Kentucky · SB Entr Ramp @chaffee Ave · Structure no. 047B00115N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,066
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry Branch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,066 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry Branch carry?
About 3,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Dixie Highway Ramp over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.