US Bridges

KY-2169 over Bent Branch

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 098B00104N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2169 over Bent Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2169 over Bent Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2169
CrossesBent Branch
Location.2 MI S of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 2169
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57, -82.43722
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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-2169 over Bent Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2169 over Bent 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2169 over Bent Branch carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2169 over Bent Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-2169 over Bent Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.