US Bridges

KY-172 over Deadling Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of JCT Ky 706 · Structure no. 088C00084N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-172 over Deadling Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-172 over Deadling Branch in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-172
CrossesDeadling Branch
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Ky 706
RouteCounty Highway 1493
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98389, -83.10972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2013)
Projected traffic957 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-172 over Deadling Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-172 over Deadling 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-172 over Deadling Branch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-172 over Deadling Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-172 over Deadling Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.