US Bridges

KY-206 over Barnett Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 2 MI NE of N-Jct Ky 76 · Structure no. 001B00008N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-206 over Barnett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-206 over Barnett Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 791 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-206
CrossesBarnett Creek
Location2 MI NE of N-Jct Ky 76
RouteState Highway 206
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21194, -85.09194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2021)
Projected traffic791 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-206 over Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-206 over Barnett 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 October 2023.

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

About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-206 over Barnett Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-206 over Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.