US Bridges

KY-206 over Russell Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · .05 MI SW of JCT Ky 1323 · Structure no. 001B00007N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-206 over Russell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-206 over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-206
CrossesRussell Creek
Location.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 1323
RouteState Highway 206
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10556, -85.28917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,890 (2021)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-206 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-206 over Russell Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-206 over Russell Creek carry?

About 5,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-206 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-206 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.