US Bridges

KY-40 over Davis Branch

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1107 · Structure no. 058B00082N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,956
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-40 over Davis Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-40 over Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-40
CrossesDavis Branch
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1107
RouteState Highway 40
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80778, -82.77583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,956 (2021)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-40 over Davis Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-40 over Davis 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-40 over Davis Branch carry?

About 1,956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-40 over Davis Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-40 over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.