US Bridges

KY-594 over Owsley Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 076B00051N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-594 over Owsley Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-594 over Owsley Branch in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,270 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-594
CrossesOwsley Branch
Location1.1 MI East of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 594
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57333, -84.18444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2021)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-594 over Owsley Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-594 over Owsley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-594 over Owsley Branch carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-594 over Owsley Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-594 over Owsley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.