US Bridges

KY-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 3.51 MI E of JCT W/Us 68 · Structure no. 085B00056N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-544
CrossesEast Fk Little Barren Ri
Location3.51 MI E of JCT W/Us 68
RouteState Highway 544
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05806, -85.55333
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
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

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-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri 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-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-544 over East Fk Little Barren Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.