US Bridges

KY-956 over Terrill Branch Creek

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · 2 Miles North of KY-21 · Structure no. 076B00125N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-956 over Terrill Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-956 over Terrill Branch Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,791 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-956
CrossesTerrill Branch Creek
Location2 Miles North of KY-21
RouteState Highway 956
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59139, -84.25667
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,791 (2024)
Projected traffic5,791 by 2044
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 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-956 over Terrill Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-956 over Terrill Branch Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-956 over Terrill Branch Creek carry?

About 5,791 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is KY-956 over Terrill Branch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-956 over Terrill Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.