US Bridges

Old Richardsville over Barren River

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 185 · Structure no. 114C00011N

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Richardsville over Barren River is a steel arch - thru carrying Old Richardsville over Barren River in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2036. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Richardsville
CrossesBarren River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 185
RouteCounty Highway 1350
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02083, -86.4475
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2016)
Projected traffic79 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Richardsville over Barren River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Richardsville 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Richardsville over Barren River carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Old Richardsville over Barren River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old Richardsville over Barren River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.