US Bridges

KY-839 over Eaton Branch

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of Monroe Cl · Structure no. 005B00051N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-839 over Eaton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-839 over Eaton Branch in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 798 vehicles a day, projected to reach 798 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-839
CrossesEaton Branch
Location1.0 MI Nor. of Monroe Cl
RouteState Highway 839
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85167, -85.77056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2021)
Projected traffic798 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-839 over Eaton Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-839 over Eaton Branch 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-839 over Eaton Branch carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-839 over Eaton Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-839 over Eaton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.