US Bridges

Dry Branch RD over Dry Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 2.3 Mi. W JCT Ky 595 · Structure no. 076C00095N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Branch RD over Dry Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dry Branch RD over Dry Branch in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Branch RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location2.3 Mi. W JCT Ky 595
RouteCounty Highway 1258
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71417, -84.48417
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dry Branch RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Branch RD over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Branch RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Dry Branch RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Branch RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.