US Bridges

KY-210 over Falling Timber Branch

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · 6.1 MI NW of NW Cl C-Vle · Structure no. 109B00055N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,396
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-210 over Falling Timber Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-210 over Falling Timber Branch in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,396 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,396 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-210
CrossesFalling Timber Branch
Location6.1 MI NW of NW Cl C-Vle
RouteState Highway 210
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3925, -85.43833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,396 (2021)
Projected traffic5,396 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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-210 over Falling Timber Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-210 over Falling Timber 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-210 over Falling Timber Branch carry?

About 5,396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-210 over Falling Timber Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns KY-210 over Falling Timber Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.