US Bridges

KY-101 over Barren River

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · On Allen/Warren Co. Line · Structure no. 114B00009N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-101 over Barren River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-101 over Barren River in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-101
CrossesBarren River
LocationOn Allen/Warren Co. Line
RouteState Highway 101
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93389, -86.20417
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2022)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-101 over Barren River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-101 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-101 over Barren River carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-101 over Barren River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-101 over Barren River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.