US Bridges

CR 1672A over Barrett Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 440 Ft N of JCT 1947 · Structure no. 022C00054N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1672A over Barrett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1672A over Barrett Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1672A
CrossesBarrett Creek
Location440 Ft N of JCT 1947
RouteCounty Highway 1672
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34806, -82.94361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2009)
Projected traffic440 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1672A over Barrett Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1672A over Barrett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1672A over Barrett Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 1672A over Barrett Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1672A over Barrett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.