US Bridges

KY-1 over Barretts Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .3 Mi.N JCT I-64 · Structure no. 022B00145N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Barretts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1 over Barretts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,945 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,945 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesBarretts Creek
Location.3 Mi.N JCT I-64
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34889, -82.94056
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,945 (2023)
Projected traffic6,945 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1 over Barretts Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Barretts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Barretts Creek carry?

About 6,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Barretts Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Barretts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.