US Bridges

KY-201 over Blaine Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 3.6 MI N of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 064B00063N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-201 over Blaine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-201 over Blaine Creek in Lawrence 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-201
CrossesBlaine Creek
Location3.6 MI N of JCT Ky 32
RouteState Highway 201
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-201 over Blaine Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-201 over Blaine Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-201 over Blaine Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-201 over Blaine Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-201 over Blaine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.