US Bridges

KY-1214 over Barton Run Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 479 · Structure no. 043B00062N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1214 over Barton Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1214 over Barton Run Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1214
CrossesBarton Run Creek
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 479
RouteState Highway 1214
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39, -86.10194
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1214 over Barton Run Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1214 over Barton Run Creek 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 KY-1214 over Barton Run Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1214 over Barton Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1214 over Barton Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.