US Bridges

Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of Ky 1606 · Structure no. 052B00065N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,229
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,229 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 146
CrossesBartlett Fork
Location1.1 MI W of Ky 1606
RouteState Highway 146
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42917, -85.23
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,229 (2021)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 146 over Bartlett Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork carry?

About 3,229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.