US Bridges

N Bethel ST KY2146 over Town Branch

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .05 Mi.N. of Jct. US 68 · Structure no. 071B00076N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bethel ST KY2146 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N Bethel ST KY2146 over Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 5,746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,746 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bethel ST KY2146
CrossesTown Branch
Location.05 Mi.N. of Jct. US 68
RouteState Highway 2146
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84472, -86.89278
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic5,746 (2023)
Projected traffic5,746 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Bethel ST KY2146 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bethel ST KY2146 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Bethel ST KY2146 over Town Branch carry?

About 5,746 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N Bethel ST KY2146 over Town Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Bethel ST KY2146 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.