US Bridges

KY-79 over Renfrow Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of S-Jct US 231 · Structure no. 016B00014N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-79 over Renfrow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-79 over Renfrow Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-79
CrossesRenfrow Creek
Location.6 MI S of S-Jct US 231
RouteState Highway 79
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18722, -86.71472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2022)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-79 over Renfrow Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-79 over Renfrow 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-79 over Renfrow Creek carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-79 over Renfrow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-79 over Renfrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.