US Bridges

KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren River

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 1.46 MI E of JCT W/Ky 496 · Structure no. 085B00022N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren River in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 468 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-533
CrossesE Fk Little Barren River
Location1.46 MI E of JCT W/Ky 496
RouteState Highway 533
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97167, -85.53917
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2022)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren River carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-533 over E Fk Little Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.