US Bridges

Ky 3233 over Town Branch

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 100 Yds N of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 071B00078N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3233 over Town Branch is a steel culvert carrying Ky 3233 over Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,025 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3233
CrossesTown Branch
Location100 Yds N of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 3233
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83167, -86.90639
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2022)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3233 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3233 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 Ky 3233 over Town Branch carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 3233 over Town Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Ky 3233 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.