US Bridges

Ky 213 over Red River

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Ky 615 · Structure no. 099B00103N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
470 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,636
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 213 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 213 over Red River in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,636 by 2043. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKy 213
CrossesRed River
Location.1 MI S of Ky 615
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates37.86333, -83.85556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,636 (2023)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 213 over Red River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 213 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 213 over Red River carry?

About 4,636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 213 over Red River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 213 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.