US Bridges

Ky 652 over Camp Branch

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S of Ky 55 · Structure no. 108B00039N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 652 over Camp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 652 over Camp Branch in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 493 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 652
CrossesCamp Branch
Location1.6 MI S of Ky 55
RouteState Highway 652
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99444, -85.36111
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic493 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 652 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 652 over Camp 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 652 over Camp Branch carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 652 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 652 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.