KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek
PoorPosted for loadBarren County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI East of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 005B00046N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 437
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 437 vehicles a day, projected to reach 437 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek carry?
About 437 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns KY-740 over Blue Springs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.