US Bridges

KY-100 over E Fk Barren River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 792 · Structure no. 086B00019N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,076
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-100 over E Fk Barren River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-100 over E Fk Barren River in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,076 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,076 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-100
CrossesE Fk Barren River
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 792
RouteState Highway 100
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64972, -85.79528
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2023)
Projected traffic2,076 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$577,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-100 over E Fk Barren River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-100 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-100 over E Fk Barren River carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-100 over E Fk Barren River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-100 over E Fk Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.