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KY-314 over Straders Branch

GoodPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · .10 MI E. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 005B00002N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-314 over Straders Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-314 over Straders Branch in Barren 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 802 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-314
CrossesStraders Branch
Location.10 MI E. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 314
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0875, -85.79389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic802 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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-314 over Straders Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-314 over Straders Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-314 over Straders Branch carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-314 over Straders Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-314 over Straders Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.