US Bridges

KY-149 over Red Bird River

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · 0.12 Mi. Sou. Ky 66 · Structure no. 026B00097N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-149 over Red Bird River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-149 over Red Bird River in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-149
CrossesRed Bird River
Location0.12 Mi. Sou. Ky 66
RouteState Highway 149
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20222, -83.61194
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2022)
Projected traffic161 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-149 over Red Bird River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-149 over Red Bird 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-149 over Red Bird River carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-149 over Red Bird River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns KY-149 over Red Bird River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.