US Bridges

KY-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · On Warren - Allen Cl · Structure no. 002B00018N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-234
CrossesBays Fork Creek at Warre
LocationOn Warren - Allen Cl
RouteState Highway 234
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90389, -86.23444
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2023)
Projected traffic648 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-234 over Bays Fork Creek at Warre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.