US Bridges

Ky 202 over Emily Run

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Kentucky · 6.85 MI N of US 421 · Structure no. 052B00012N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 202 over Emily Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 202 over Emily Run in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 202
CrossesEmily Run
Location6.85 MI N of US 421
RouteState Highway 202
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.50028, -85.08139
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 202 over Emily Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 202 over Emily Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 202 over Emily Run carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 202 over Emily Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 202 over Emily Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.