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New Allensville RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI N of S-Jct Ky 102 · Structure no. 110C00014N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Allensville RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying New Allensville RD over Dry Branch in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Allensville RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location2.8 MI N of S-Jct Ky 102
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75222, -87.12667
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 New Allensville RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Allensville RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does New Allensville RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is New Allensville RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns New Allensville RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.