US Bridges

KY-139 over Fk of Scott Branch

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N- Tenn State Line · Structure no. 111B00013N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-139 over Fk of Scott Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-139 over Fk of Scott Branch in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-139
CrossesFk of Scott Branch
Location1.5 MI N- Tenn State Line
RouteState Highway 139
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65472, -87.81583
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2021)
Projected traffic835 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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-139 over Fk of Scott Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-139 over Fk of Scott 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-139 over Fk of Scott Branch carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-139 over Fk of Scott Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-139 over Fk of Scott Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.