US Bridges

KY-805 over Blaze Branch

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .95 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 610 · Structure no. 098B00078N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,291
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-805 over Blaze Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-805 over Blaze Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,291 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-805
CrossesBlaze Branch
Location.95 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 610
RouteState Highway 805
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26306, -82.57444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,291 (2019)
Projected traffic2,291 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-805 over Blaze Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-805 over Blaze 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-805 over Blaze Branch carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is KY-805 over Blaze Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-805 over Blaze Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.