US Bridges

KY-102 over Dry Branch

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · 4.0 MI East of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 110B00009N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-102 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-102 over Dry Branch in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 611 vehicles a day, projected to reach 611 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-102
CrossesDry Branch
Location4.0 MI East of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 102
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.765, -87.10861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2023)
Projected traffic611 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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-102 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-102 over Dry 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-102 over Dry Branch carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-102 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-102 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.