US Bridges

Ky 3519 over Town Branch

Good

Logan County, Kentucky · 0.68 MI N of JCT W/Ky 79 · Structure no. 071B00045N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3519 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 3519 over Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 8,726 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,726 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3519
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.68 MI N of JCT W/Ky 79
RouteState Highway 3519
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85028, -86.89
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,726 (2021)
Projected traffic8,726 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3519 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3519 over Town 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 3519 over Town Branch carry?

About 8,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3519 over Town Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ky 3519 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.