US Bridges

KY-1834 over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1 MI Ne-Jct US 68-KY 55 · Structure no. 109B00037N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1834 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1834 over Long Branch Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1834
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location1 MI Ne-Jct US 68-KY 55
RouteState Highway 1834
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38611, -85.28028
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2022)
Projected traffic316 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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-1834 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1834 over Long Branch Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1834 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1834 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1834 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.