US Bridges

Ky 713 over Salt Well Branch

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .4 MI East of JCT Ky 965 · Structure no. 087B00067N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 713 over Salt Well Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 713 over Salt Well Branch in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 429 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 713
CrossesSalt Well Branch
Location.4 MI East of JCT Ky 965
RouteState Highway 713
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01056, -83.77278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic429 (2021)
Projected traffic429 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 713 over Salt Well Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 713 over Salt Well 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 713 over Salt Well Branch carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 713 over Salt Well Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ky 713 over Salt Well Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.