US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI East of JCT Ky 519 · Structure no. 103B00047N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 744 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesWallace Branch
Location2.8 MI East of JCT Ky 519
RouteState Highway 1167
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15667, -83.38667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2023)
Projected traffic744 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Wallace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.