US Bridges

KY-39 over Warren Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 100B00006N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Warren Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-39 over Warren Branch in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesWarren Branch
Location.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 39
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30472, -84.5
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2023)
Projected traffic902 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-39 over Warren Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over Warren 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-39 over Warren Branch carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-39 over Warren Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-39 over Warren Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.