US Bridges

KY-78 over Pevyhouse Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT KY-300 · Structure no. 069B00100N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,789
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-78 over Pevyhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-78 over Pevyhouse Branch in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,789 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-78
CrossesPevyhouse Branch
Location.30 MI West of JCT KY-300
RouteState Highway 78
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52722, -84.68528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,789 (2022)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2042
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 KY-78 over Pevyhouse Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-78 over Pevyhouse 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-78 over Pevyhouse Branch carry?

About 2,789 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-78 over Pevyhouse Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns KY-78 over Pevyhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.