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KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · .1 Mile E of JCT Ky 1959 · Structure no. 022B00158N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,865
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,865 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,865 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1947
CrossesOver Barretts Creek
Location.1 Mile E of JCT Ky 1959
RouteState Highway 1947
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34389, -82.9525
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,865 (2021)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek carry?

About 2,865 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1947 over Over Barretts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.