US Bridges

Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork

Good

Henry County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI W of Ky 1606 · Structure no. 052B00074N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,229
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,229 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKy 146
CrossesBartlett Fork
Location2.2 MI W of Ky 1606
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates38.44056, -85.24222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 146 over Bartlett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.