US Bridges

Ky 2026 over Red River

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · 0.4 Miles North of Ky 11 · Structure no. 099B00101N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2026 over Red River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 2026 over Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKy 2026
CrossesRed River
Location0.4 Miles North of Ky 11
RouteState Highway 2026
Coordinates37.86333, -83.91389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 2026 over Red River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2026 over Red River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 2026 over Red River carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2026 over Red River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2026 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.