US Bridges

Ky 2146 over Town Branch

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Logan County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. W of Int. US 431 · Structure no. 071B00107N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2146 over Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying Ky 2146 over Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 4,502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,502 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2146
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.2 Mi. W of Int. US 431
RouteState Highway 2146
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84694, -86.89028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,502 (2022)
Projected traffic4,502 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2146 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2146 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2146 over Town Branch carry?

About 4,502 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 2146 over Town Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2146 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.