US Bridges

Parker Grove Rd. over Dye Branch

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI W of JCT US 31E · Structure no. 062C00034N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Grove Rd. over Dye Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Parker Grove Rd. over Dye Branch in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesParker Grove Rd.
CrossesDye Branch
Location1.7 MI W of JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1216
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46556, -85.75889
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Parker Grove Rd. over Dye Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Grove Rd. over Dye 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Grove Rd. over Dye Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Parker Grove Rd. over Dye Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Grove Rd. over Dye Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.