US Bridges

Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092C00123N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBarnetts Creek RD
CrossesBarnett Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1374
Coordinates37.55306, -86.95
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2006)
Projected traffic143 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett Creek built?

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

What condition is Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barnetts Creek RD over Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.