US Bridges

Kyle LN over Dry Branch

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · .1 MI W. JCT Ky 1915 · Structure no. 084C00036N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kyle LN over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kyle LN over Dry Branch in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKyle LN
CrossesDry Branch
Location.1 MI W. JCT Ky 1915
RouteCounty Highway 1149
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70778, -84.85694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Kyle LN over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kyle LN 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Kyle LN over Dry Branch carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kyle LN over Dry Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kyle LN over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.