US Bridges

Old Louiville RD over Barren River

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI N JCT US31W · Structure no. 114B00007N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,806
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Louiville RD over Barren River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Louiville RD over Barren River in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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.

It carries about 9,806 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,806 by 2043. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Louiville RD
CrossesBarren River
Location0.05 MI N JCT US31W
RouteState Highway 3225
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00056, -86.42861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,806 (2023)
Projected traffic9,806 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Louiville RD over Barren River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Louiville RD over Barren 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Louiville RD over Barren River carry?

About 9,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Louiville RD over Barren River?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Louiville RD over Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.