US Bridges

KY-2074 over Enoch Branch

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 048B00067N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2074 over Enoch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2074 over Enoch Branch in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2074
CrossesEnoch Branch
Location.10 MI Nor. of JCT US 421
RouteCounty Highway 1449
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81722, -83.275
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2074 over Enoch Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2074 over Enoch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2074 over Enoch Branch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2074 over Enoch Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-2074 over Enoch Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.