US Bridges

KY-839 over E Fk Barren River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 63 · Structure no. 086B00034N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-839 over E Fk Barren River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-839 over E Fk Barren River in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-839
CrossesE Fk Barren River
Location2.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 63
RouteState Highway 839
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74194, -85.7175
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-839 over E Fk Barren River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-839 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-839 over E Fk Barren River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-839 over E Fk Barren River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-839 over E Fk Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.