US Bridges

KY-582 over Nealy Branch

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1393 · Structure no. 060B00031N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-582 over Nealy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-582 over Nealy Branch in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-582
CrossesNealy Branch
Location2.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1393
RouteState Highway 582
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27389, -82.86778
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,276 (2022)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Nealy Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-582 over Nealy Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-582 over Nealy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.