Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile W of KY66 · Structure no. 026C00158N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Cemetery RD over Red Bird River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.