Ky 146 over Little Kentucky River
FairHenry County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI E of Ky 153 · Structure no. 052B00068N
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,229
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 146 over Little Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 146 over Little Kentucky River in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 39 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 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 146 over Little Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Ky 146 over Little Kentucky 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ky 146 over Little Kentucky River carry?
About 3,229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ky 146 over Little Kentucky River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 146 over Little Kentucky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.