US Bridges

KY-63 over Long Branch

Poor

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of E-Jct Ky 87 · Structure no. 086B00016N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-63 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-63 over Long Branch in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,321 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-63
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.5 MI N of E-Jct Ky 87
RouteState Highway 63
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64778, -85.74889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,321 (2023)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-63 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-63 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-63 over Long Branch carry?

About 2,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-63 over Long Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-63 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.