US Bridges

KY-931 over Camp Branch

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · .06 MI NW of JCT Ky 1862 · Structure no. 067B00099N

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-931 over Camp Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-931 over Camp Branch in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-931
CrossesCamp Branch
Location.06 MI NW of JCT Ky 1862
RouteState Highway 931
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20194, -82.82667
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2023)
Projected traffic746 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-931 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is KY-931 over Camp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-931 over Camp Branch carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-931 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-931 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.