US Bridges

State Maintained R over Ky 116

Good

Fulton County, Kentucky · Sbl at Tennessee State LN · Structure no. 038B00053L

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,497
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Maintained R over Ky 116 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Maintained R over Ky 116 in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,497 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,497 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesState Maintained R
CrossesKy 116
LocationSbl at Tennessee State LN
RouteState Highway 9003
Coordinates36.50222, -88.89944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,497 (2023)
Projected traffic5,497 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Maintained R over Ky 116 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is State Maintained R over Ky 116 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does State Maintained R over Ky 116 carry?

About 5,497 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is State Maintained R over Ky 116?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Maintained R over Ky 116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.