US Bridges

KY-218 over Little Barren River

Fair

Green County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 729 · Structure no. 044B00032N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-218 over Little Barren River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-218 over Little Barren River in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 876 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-218
CrossesLittle Barren River
Location1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 729
RouteState Highway 218
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17028, -85.64528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic876 (2021)
Projected traffic876 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-218 over Little Barren River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-218 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-218 over Little Barren River carry?

About 876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-218 over Little Barren River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-218 over Little Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.