US Bridges

Heflin RD over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 2.5 Miles N JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 092C00053N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heflin RD over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Heflin RD over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeflin RD
CrossesBr of N Fk Barnett Creek
Location2.5 Miles N JCT Ky 136
RouteCounty Highway 1396
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53972, -87.01778
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Br of N Fk Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heflin RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Heflin RD over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Heflin RD over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Heflin RD over Br of N Fk Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.