US Bridges

Ky 1307 over LN 9008

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 005B00086N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1307 over LN 9008 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 1307 over LN 9008 in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1307
CrossesLN 9008
Location1.3 MI S of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 1307
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99278, -85.88222
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2021)
Projected traffic488 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1307 over LN 9008 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1307 over LN 9008 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1307 over LN 9008 carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1307 over LN 9008?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1307 over LN 9008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.