US Bridges

KY-19 over West CR @robertson C.L.

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 049B00009N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-19 over West CR @robertson C.L. is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-19 over West CR @robertson C.L. in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-19
CrossesWest CR @robertson C.L.
Location1.5 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.5375, -84.16694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2023)
Projected traffic667 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-19 over West CR @robertson C.L. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-19 over West CR @robertson C.L. 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-19 over West CR @robertson C.L. carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-19 over West CR @robertson C.L.?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-19 over West CR @robertson C.L.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.