US Bridges

Ky 754 over Browning Branch

FairPosted for load

Trimble County, Kentucky · 1.45 MI E of Ky 1838 · Structure no. 112B00014N

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 754 over Browning Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 754 over Browning Branch in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 728 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 754
CrossesBrowning Branch
Location1.45 MI E of Ky 1838
RouteState Highway 754
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58889, -85.38611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2021)
Projected traffic728 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 754 over Browning Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ky 754 over Browning 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 754 over Browning Branch carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ky 754 over Browning Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 754 over Browning Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.