US Bridges

Ky 61 over South Fork Branch

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1906 · Structure no. 062B00057N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over South Fork Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 61 over South Fork Branch in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61
CrossesSouth Fork Branch
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1906
RouteState Highway 61
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46194, -85.67083
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2023)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 61 over South Fork Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 over South Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 61 over South Fork Branch carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over South Fork Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over South Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.