Bates LN over Little Kentucky River
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N of Ky 1861 · Structure no. 052C00023N
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bates LN over Little Kentucky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bates LN over Little Kentucky River in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bates LN over Little Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bates LN over Little Kentucky River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Bates LN over Little Kentucky River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Bates LN over Little Kentucky River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bates LN over Little Kentucky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.