US Bridges

KY-1243 over S Fk Little Barren River

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 3.43 MI N of JCT W/Us 68 · Structure no. 085B00033N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1243 over S Fk Little Barren River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1243 over S Fk Little Barren River in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 957 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1243
CrossesS Fk Little Barren River
Location3.43 MI N of JCT W/Us 68
RouteState Highway 1243
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03389, -85.65639
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2022)
Projected traffic957 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1243 over S Fk Little Barren River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1243 over S 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-1243 over S Fk Little Barren River carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1243 over S Fk Little Barren River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1243 over S Fk Little Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.