Ky-243 over Wards Branch

Fair Condition74 years old193 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBoyle
Location.07 Mi N Of Jct Ky 1856
CarriesKy-243
CrossesWards Branch
Coordinates37.55806, -85.02889

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Max Span21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Area78.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1952

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic193 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number011B00029N

Nearby Bridges

Ky-243 over Mill Creek 0.0 mi Fair Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek 0.3 mi Fair Wards Branch Road over Wards Branch 0.4 mi Fair Ky-1856 over Scrubgrass Branch 0.6 mi Fair Ky-243 over North Rolling Fork 0.6 mi Fair Penns Store Road over Little South Fork Creek 0.6 mi Poor Kedron Rd. over Curtis Fork 1.6 mi Fair Kedron RD over North Rolling Fork 1.7 mi Good Ky-243 over Black Lick Creek 1.7 mi Fair Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork 2.0 mi Fair