US Bridges

Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts Creek

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 100 E of Scott Hill RD · Structure no. 001C00085N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnetts Creek RD
CrossesBranch of Barnetts Creek
Location100 E of Scott Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24194, -85.09056
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Barnetts Creek RD over Branch of Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.