Lower Salt River R over Salt River
FairPosted for loadBoyle County, Kentucky · .6 MI E of JCT W/Ky 1822 · Structure no. 011C00034N
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Salt River R over Salt River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Salt River R over Salt River in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 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 5 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Lower Salt River R over Salt River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Lower Salt River R over Salt River 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 Lower Salt River R over Salt River carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Lower Salt River R over Salt River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Salt River R over Salt River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.