US Bridges

8th Armored Div RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 38 M S of Chaffee Ave · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG49

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

8th Armored Div RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Armored Div RD over Dry Branch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries8th Armored Div RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location38 M S of Chaffee Ave
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8919, -85.97618
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Armored Div RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Armored Div RD over Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 8th Armored Div RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 8th Armored Div RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 8th Armored Div RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the Army.