US Bridges

Ky 714 over Britton Run

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 400 Ft N of Ky 1790 · Structure no. 106B00046N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 714 over Britton Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 714 over Britton Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 714
CrossesBritton Run
Location400 Ft N of Ky 1790
RouteState Highway 714
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1825, -85.14028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2023)
Projected traffic523 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 714 over Britton Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 714 over Britton Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 714 over Britton Run carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 714 over Britton Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 714 over Britton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.