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KY-314 over Blue Springs Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 005B00003N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-314 over Blue Springs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-314 over Blue Springs Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 802 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-314
CrossesBlue Springs Creek
Location1.5 MI E. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 314
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09694, -85.77
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed13.7 mi (22 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 Blue Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-314 over Blue Springs 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-314 over Blue Springs Creek carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-314 over Blue Springs Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-314 over Blue Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.