US Bridges

KY-765 over Red River

Good

Logan County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi. N JCT Ky 591 · Structure no. 071B00101N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-765 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-765 over Red River in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-765
CrossesRed River
Location1.6 Mi. N JCT Ky 591
RouteState Highway 765
Coordinates36.6875, -86.785
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic68 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-765 over Red River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-765 over Red River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-765 over Red River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-765 over Red River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-765 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.