US Bridges

Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove Branch

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N.E. of Green Cl · Structure no. 109C00030N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove Branch in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPopular Grove RD
CrossesPoplar Grove Branch
Location1.0 MI N.E. of Green Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1337
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43806, -85.56444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove Branch carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Popular Grove RD over Poplar Grove Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.