US Bridges

DOT RD over Red River

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI East of Ky 96 · Structure no. 071C00086N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

DOT RD over Red River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying DOT RD over 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 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 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 692 by 2026. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDOT RD
CrossesRed River
Location0.2 MI East of Ky 96
RouteCounty Highway 1256
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67667, -86.95194
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2006)
Projected traffic692 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 DOT RD over Red River built?

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

What condition is DOT RD over 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 2021.

How much traffic does DOT RD over Red River carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is DOT RD over Red River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns DOT RD over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.