US Bridges

Ky 678 over Hackers Branch

Good

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI East of JCT Ky 63 · Structure no. 086B00060N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 678 over Hackers Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ky 678 over Hackers Branch in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 678
CrossesHackers Branch
Location1.9 MI East of JCT Ky 63
RouteState Highway 678
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81389, -85.78889
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2023)
Projected traffic376 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 678 over Hackers Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 678 over Hackers 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 678 over Hackers Branch carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 678 over Hackers Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 678 over Hackers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.