US Bridges

US-25 over Hurricane Branch

FairPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .25 MI S of JCT Ky 1505 · Structure no. 102B00004N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,962
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Hurricane Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US-25 over Hurricane Branch in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,962 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location.25 MI S of JCT Ky 1505
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46361, -84.33139
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2023)
Projected traffic2,962 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-25 over Hurricane Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over Hurricane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-25 over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 2,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.