US Bridges

Lyons Road over East Fk Barren River

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .8 MI E of JCT W/Ky 100 · Structure no. 086C00026N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road over East Fk Barren River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lyons Road over East Fk Barren River in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road
CrossesEast Fk Barren River
Location.8 MI E of JCT W/Ky 100
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67389, -85.78444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2019)
Projected traffic171 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lyons Road over East Fk Barren River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Road over East 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Road over East Fk Barren River carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lyons Road over East Fk Barren River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road over East Fk Barren River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.