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KY-1057 over Daniel Branch

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 213 · Structure no. 099B00055N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1057 over Daniel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1057 over Daniel Branch in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1057
CrossesDaniel Branch
Location2.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 213
RouteState Highway 1057
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78139, -83.87111
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-1057 over Daniel Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1057 over Daniel 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1057 over Daniel Branch carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-1057 over Daniel Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1057 over Daniel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.