US Bridges

West Main Street over Water Street

PoorPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of Main St-Ky 90 · Structure no. 005B00058N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Water Street is a masonry culvert carrying West Main Street over Water Street in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 4,284 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,284 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesWater Street
Location.2 MI N of Main St-Ky 90
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99722, -85.91222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,284 (2022)
Projected traffic4,284 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Water Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Water Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Water Street carry?

About 4,284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Water Street?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Water Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.