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KY-249 over Rose Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Ky 1318 · Structure no. 005B00021N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-249 over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-249 over Rose Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-249
CrossesRose Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1318
RouteState Highway 249
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88417, -85.9275
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2022)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2042
Trucks12%
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

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-249 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-249 over Rose 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-249 over Rose Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-249 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-249 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.