US Bridges

Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .7 MI S.Jct Ky 591 · Structure no. 071C00085N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBarren Plains RD
CrossesSouth Fk-Red River
Location.7 MI S.Jct Ky 591
RouteCounty Highway 1253
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66722, -86.89694
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2022)
Projected traffic274 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barren Plains RD over South Fk-Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.