US Bridges

KY-90 over Garman Branch

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI West of Cmbrlnd Cl · Structure no. 085B00050N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Garman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-90 over Garman Branch in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,547 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesGarman Branch
Location2.5 MI West of Cmbrlnd Cl
RouteState Highway 90
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8475, -85.60972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2023)
Projected traffic2,547 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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-90 over Garman Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Garman 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 KY-90 over Garman Branch carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Garman Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-90 over Garman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.