US Bridges

KY-10 over Montgomery Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .31 MI W JCT Ky 1021 · Structure no. 068B00104N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-10 over Montgomery Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-10 over Montgomery Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-10
CrossesMontgomery Branch
Location.31 MI W JCT Ky 1021
RouteState Highway 10
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.61, -83.11444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2021)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-10 over Montgomery Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-10 over Montgomery 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-10 over Montgomery Branch carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-10 over Montgomery Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-10 over Montgomery Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.