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KY-582 over Branhams Branch

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · W of JCT Ky 1393 · Structure no. 060B00029N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-582 over Branhams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-582 over Branhams Branch in Knott 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-582
CrossesBranhams Branch
LocationW of JCT Ky 1393
RouteState Highway 582
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27528, -82.89944
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-582 over Branhams Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-582 over Branhams 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-582 over Branhams Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-582 over Branhams Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-582 over Branhams Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.