US Bridges

Heflin RD over Barnett Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.4 Miles N JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 092C00051N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heflin RD over Barnett Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Heflin RD over Barnett Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2026. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHeflin RD
CrossesBarnett Creek
Location1.4 Miles N JCT Ky 136
RouteCounty Highway 1396
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52333, -87.01722
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2006)
Projected traffic46 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Heflin RD over Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heflin RD over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Heflin RD over Barnett Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Heflin RD over Barnett Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Heflin RD over Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.