US Bridges

KY-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR

Good

Union County, Kentucky · .4 MI from JCT Ky 130 · Structure no. 113B00093N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2834
CrossesBranch of Geiger CR
Location.4 MI from JCT Ky 130
RouteState Highway 2834
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62667, -88.05889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2834 over Branch of Geiger CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.