US Bridges

US-421 over Lee Branch

Good

Woodford County, Kentucky · .15 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 120B00001N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,999
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-421 over Lee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-421 over Lee Branch in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,999 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-421
CrossesLee Branch
Location.15 MI N of US 62
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates38.16194, -84.68667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,999 (2022)
Projected traffic5,999 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-421 over Lee Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-421 over Lee Branch 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US-421 over Lee Branch carry?

About 5,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-421 over Lee Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-421 over Lee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.