US Bridges

Ky 2298 over Allen Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 2292 · Structure no. 100B00101N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2298 over Allen Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ky 2298 over Allen Branch in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5,604 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,604 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2298
CrossesAllen Branch
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 2292
RouteState Highway 2298
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08111, -84.61028
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,604 (2022)
Projected traffic5,604 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2298 over Allen Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2298 over Allen 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 2298 over Allen Branch carry?

About 5,604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2298 over Allen Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Ky 2298 over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.