US Bridges

KY-216 over Mcfarland Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of Tenn ST LN · Structure no. 086B00011N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-216 over Mcfarland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-216 over Mcfarland Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-216
CrossesMcfarland Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of Tenn ST LN
RouteState Highway 216
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63, -85.50444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-216 over Mcfarland Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-216 over Mcfarland Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-216 over Mcfarland Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-216 over Mcfarland Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-216 over Mcfarland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.