US Bridges

KY-198 over Green River

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 023B00014N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,408
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-198 over Green River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-198 over Green River in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,408 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-198
CrossesGreen River
Location.40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 198
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35194, -84.82
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2023)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-198 over Green River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-198 over Green 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-198 over Green River carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-198 over Green River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-198 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.