US Bridges

US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .45 MI S of JCT Ky 2115 · Structure no. 092B00005N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,402
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,402 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesBr of N Fk Barnett Creek
Location.45 MI S of JCT Ky 2115
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57806, -86.98611
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,402 (2018)
Projected traffic4,402 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek carry?

About 4,402 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.