US Bridges

Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River

Good

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.3 M S of JCT KY-80 · Structure no. 085C00040N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMosby Ridge Road
CrossesE Fk Little Barren River
Location0.3 M S of JCT KY-80
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99611, -85.52361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2012)
Projected traffic64 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mosby Ridge Road over E Fk Little Barren River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.