US Bridges

Narrows Branch over Narrows Branch

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI S of JCT Ky 319 · Structure no. 098C00022N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrows Branch over Narrows Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Narrows Branch over Narrows Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 554 vehicles a day, projected to reach 554 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNarrows Branch
CrossesNarrows Branch
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Ky 319
RouteCounty Highway 1078
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60722, -82.24833
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2011)
Projected traffic554 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Narrows Branch over Narrows Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narrows Branch over Narrows 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Narrows Branch over Narrows Branch carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Narrows Branch over Narrows Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Narrows Branch over Narrows Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.