US Bridges

US-79 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · .30 MI N of JCT Ky 848 · Structure no. 110B00014N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US-79 over Unnamed Stream in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-79
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.30 MI N of JCT Ky 848
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates36.68194, -87.14417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,384 (2022)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-79 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79 over Unnamed Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-79 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 3,384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-79 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-79 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.