US Bridges

KY-825 over Upper Twin Branch

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 2039 · Structure no. 058B00053N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-825 over Upper Twin Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-825 over Upper Twin Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,101 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-825
CrossesUpper Twin Branch
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 2039
RouteState Highway 825
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77583, -82.85556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2020)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-825 over Upper Twin Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-825 over Upper Twin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-825 over Upper Twin Branch carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-825 over Upper Twin Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-825 over Upper Twin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.