US Bridges

KY-571 over Blue Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N. of JCT Ky 740 · Structure no. 005B00047N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-571 over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-571 over Blue Spring Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-571
CrossesBlue Spring Creek
Location1.4 MI N. of JCT Ky 740
RouteState Highway 571
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.155, -85.79444
Functional classRural Local

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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2021)
Projected traffic166 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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-571 over Blue Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-571 over Blue Spring 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-571 over Blue Spring Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-571 over Blue Spring Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-571 over Blue Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.