US Bridges

KY-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI W of JCT Ky 1118 · Structure no. 092B00160N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-505
CrossesBranch-Indian Camp Ck
Location1.7 MI W of JCT Ky 1118
RouteState Highway 505
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36472, -86.73833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2019)
Projected traffic574 by 2039
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 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-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-505 over Branch-Indian Camp Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.