US Bridges

KY-84 over Branch Howardscreek

Fair

Larue County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of Nelson Cl · Structure no. 062B00020N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over Branch Howardscreek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-84 over Branch Howardscreek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-84
CrossesBranch Howardscreek
Location.70 MI West of Nelson Cl
RouteState Highway 84
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57361, -85.61833
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2021)
Projected traffic809 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-84 over Branch Howardscreek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-84 over Branch Howardscreek 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-84 over Branch Howardscreek carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-84 over Branch Howardscreek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-84 over Branch Howardscreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.