US Bridges

Lower Kinney Road over Town Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .1 MI SW JCT Ky 1149 · Structure no. 068C00047N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Kinney Road over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Kinney Road over Town Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Kinney Road
CrossesTown Branch
Location.1 MI SW JCT Ky 1149
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.55417, -83.24417
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2021)
Projected traffic347 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 Lower Kinney Road over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Kinney Road over Town 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Kinney Road over Town Branch carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lower Kinney Road over Town Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lower Kinney Road over Town Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.