US Bridges

US-421 over Peter Branch

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI N of JCT Ky 2058 · Structure no. 066B00010N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-421 over Peter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-421 over Peter Branch in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesUS-421
CrossesPeter Branch
Location2.7 MI N of JCT Ky 2058
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.98778, -83.39333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2021)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-421 over Peter Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-421 over Peter 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-421 over Peter Branch carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-421 over Peter Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-421 over Peter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.