US Bridges

KY-1449 over Day Branch

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · .25 MI S of JCT Ky 1448 · Structure no. 081B00037N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1449 over Day Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1449 over Day Branch in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 995 vehicles a day, projected to reach 995 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1449
CrossesDay Branch
Location.25 MI S of JCT Ky 1448
RouteState Highway 1449
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58139, -83.6975
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2021)
Projected traffic995 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1449 over Day Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1449 over Day 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1449 over Day Branch carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1449 over Day Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1449 over Day Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.