US Bridges

Barnes RD over Slaty Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .2 MI E JCT Ky 269 · Structure no. 092C00122N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes RD over Slaty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barnes RD over Slaty Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBarnes RD
CrossesSlaty Creek
Location.2 MI E JCT Ky 269
RouteCounty Highway 1184
Coordinates37.32583, -86.83917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2006)
Projected traffic22 by 2026
Trucks—
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 Barnes RD over Slaty Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes RD over Slaty 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 2022.

How much traffic does Barnes RD over Slaty Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Barnes RD over Slaty Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes RD over Slaty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.