KY-82 over Red River
FairPowell County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of JCT Ky 1028 · Structure no. 099B00050N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,316
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-82 over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-82 over Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,316 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-82 over Red River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-82 over Red River 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does KY-82 over Red River carry?
About 3,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is KY-82 over Red River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns KY-82 over Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.