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KY-839 over Hendrick Branch

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Monroe County, Kentucky · .49 MI N JCT Ky 63 · Structure no. 086B00055N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-839 over Hendrick Branch is a steel culvert carrying KY-839 over Hendrick Branch in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-839
CrossesHendrick Branch
Location.49 MI N JCT Ky 63
RouteState Highway 839
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71917, -85.70667
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-839 over Hendrick Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-839 over Hendrick 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-839 over Hendrick Branch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-839 over Hendrick Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-839 over Hendrick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.