US Bridges

KY-191 over Stick Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.78 MI East of Wolfe Cl · Structure no. 088B00027N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-191 over Stick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-191 over Stick Branch in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 441 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-191
CrossesStick Branch
Location0.78 MI East of Wolfe Cl
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75944, -83.32056
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic441 (2023)
Projected traffic441 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-191 over Stick Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-191 over Stick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-191 over Stick Branch carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-191 over Stick Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-191 over Stick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.