Ky-78 over Horse Cave Branch

Fair Condition79 years old533 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCasey
Location1.5 Mi E Of Jct Ky 243
CarriesKy-78
CrossesHorse Cave Branch
Coordinates37.47056, -84.93278

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length23.0 ft (7 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area38.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1947

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic533 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number023B00043N

Nearby Bridges

Ky-78 over Hafleys Branch 0.5 mi Fair Hafley Branch Road over Coffman Branch 0.6 mi Fair Peyton Branch RD over Bic South Fork 0.7 mi Fair Long Hollow RD over Big South Fork 0.8 mi Fair Long Hollow RD over Long Branch 1.0 mi Poor Long Hollow RD over Long Branch 1.1 mi Fair Ky-78 over Coulters Branch 1.6 mi Fair Gusty Branch RD over Big South Fork 1.9 mi Fair Ky-78 over Ellis Branch 2.2 mi Fair Ky-243 over Little South Fork 2.4 mi Fair