US Bridges

KY-2185 over Boiling Spring Branch

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 357 · Structure no. 050B00014N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2185 over Boiling Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2185 over Boiling Spring Branch in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2185
CrossesBoiling Spring Branch
Location1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 357
RouteState Highway 2185
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30278, -85.845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2043
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2185 over Boiling Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2185 over Boiling Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2185 over Boiling Spring Branch carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2185 over Boiling Spring Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-2185 over Boiling Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.