US Bridges

Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .50 MI W of JCT Ky 2384 · Structure no. 118B00015N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560 in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Barton Mill Ro
CrossesI 75 @ 26.560
Location.50 MI W of JCT Ky 2384
RouteState Highway 1259
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.945, -84.12306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2021)
Projected traffic836 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560 carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Barton Mill Ro over I 75 @ 26.560?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.