US Bridges

KY-88 over Little Barren River

FairPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of Hart Cl · Structure no. 044B00016N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-88 over Little Barren River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-88 over Little Barren River in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-88
CrossesLittle Barren River
Location.20 MI East of Hart Cl
RouteState Highway 88
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22639, -85.6775
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2021)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-88 over Little Barren River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-88 over Little Barren 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-88 over Little Barren River carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-88 over Little Barren River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-88 over Little Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.