US Bridges

KY-249 over Peters Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S. of JCT Ky 921 · Structure no. 005B00023N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-249 over Peters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-249 over Peters Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-249
CrossesPeters Creek
Location1.2 MI S. of JCT Ky 921
RouteState Highway 249
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.805, -85.91806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2023)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-249 over Peters 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-249 over Peters Creek carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-249 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-249 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.