US Bridges

KY-2768 over E Fk Barren River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.51 MI East JCT Ky 839 · Structure no. 086B00001N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2768 over E Fk Barren River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2768 over E Fk Barren River in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 676 vehicles a day, projected to reach 676 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2768
CrossesE Fk Barren River
Location1.51 MI East JCT Ky 839
RouteState Highway 2768
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74556, -85.69667
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2022)
Projected traffic676 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$497,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2768 over E Fk Barren River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2768 over E Fk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2768 over E Fk Barren River carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2768 over E Fk Barren River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2768 over E Fk Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.