US Bridges

Barbour LN over I-71

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W of Ky 22 · Structure no. 056B00060N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,868
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbour LN over I-71 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Barbour LN over I-71 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 2,868 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,868 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesBarbour LN
CrossesI-71
Location0.5 MI W of Ky 22
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3025, -85.60667
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,868 (2023)
Projected traffic2,868 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbour LN over I-71 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbour LN over I-71 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Barbour LN over I-71 carry?

About 2,868 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Barbour LN over I-71?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Barbour LN over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.