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KY-100 over Wards Branch

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Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 214 · Structure no. 086B00007N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over Wards Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-100 over Wards Branch in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesWards Branch
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 214
RouteState Highway 100
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71972, -85.5825
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-100 over Wards Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 over Wards Branch 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-100 over Wards Branch carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-100 over Wards Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-100 over Wards Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.