US Bridges

US 421 over Honey Suckle Branch

Good

Leslie County, Kentucky · Near Stinnett School · Structure no. 066B00072N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Honey Suckle Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 421 over Honey Suckle Branch in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,529 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesHoney Suckle Branch
LocationNear Stinnett School
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates37.06528, -83.4075
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2021)
Projected traffic1,529 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 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 US 421 over Honey Suckle Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 421 over Honey Suckle 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 421 over Honey Suckle Branch carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Honey Suckle Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 421 over Honey Suckle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.