US Bridges

KY-383 over Red River

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 591 · Structure no. 107B00029N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-383 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-383 over Red River in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-383
CrossesRed River
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 591
RouteState Highway 383
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65833, -86.69139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic603 by 2043
Trucks17%
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-383 over Red River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-383 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-383 over Red River carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-383 over Red River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-383 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.