US Bridges

KY-292 over Long Branch

Poor

Martin County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 1714 · Structure no. 080B00014N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-292 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-292 over Long Branch in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 935 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-292
CrossesLong Branch
Location3.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 1714
RouteState Highway 292
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80194, -82.37667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2022)
Projected traffic935 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-292 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-292 over Long Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-292 over Long Branch carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-292 over Long Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns KY-292 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.