US Bridges

KY-96 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 739 · Structure no. 071B00022N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-96 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-96 over Unnamed Stream in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,316 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-96
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 739
RouteState Highway 96
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77056, -86.90444
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2021)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-96 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-96 over Unnamed Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-96 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-96 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-96 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.