US Bridges

KY-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 070B00036N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran is a concrete culvert carrying KY-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-133
CrossesTrib. of Cox Spring Bran
Location1.1 MI Sou. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 133
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24944, -88.22389
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran 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-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-133 over Trib. of Cox Spring Bran?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.