US Bridges

Barger DR over Barger Branch

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mile West of US 127 · Structure no. 023C00001N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barger DR over Barger Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Barger DR over Barger Branch in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBarger DR
CrossesBarger Branch
Location0.4 Mile West of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34056, -84.90667
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Barger DR over Barger Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barger DR over Barger Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Barger DR over Barger Branch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Barger DR over Barger Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Barger DR over Barger Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.