US Bridges

Park RD over Dry Branch

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.2 KM N of Chaffee Ave · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG21

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Park RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Park RD over Dry Branch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.2 KM N of Chaffee Ave
Coordinates37.89932, -85.96627
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Park RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Park RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Park RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the Army.