KY-1949 over Dry Branch Creek
GoodMarshall County, Kentucky · .35 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 131 · Structure no. 079B00119N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1949 over Dry Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1949 over Dry Branch Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1949 over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1949 over Dry 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does KY-1949 over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1949 over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1949 over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.