US Bridges

Ky 48 over Lily Branch

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E of Ky 623 · Structure no. 108B00006N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 48 over Lily Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 48 over Lily Branch in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,570 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 48
CrossesLily Branch
Location0.4 MI E of Ky 623
RouteState Highway 48
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95556, -85.41917
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2019)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 48 over Lily Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 48 over Lily 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 48 over Lily Branch carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 48 over Lily Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 48 over Lily Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.