US Bridges

KY-205 over Rose Fork of Red River

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S of JCT Ky 1094 · Structure no. 119B00004N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-205 over Rose Fork of Red River is a concrete culvert carrying KY-205 over Rose Fork of Red River in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesKY-205
CrossesRose Fork of Red River
Location2.5 MI S of JCT Ky 1094
RouteState Highway 205
Coordinates37.70556, -83.33528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2015)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-205 over Rose Fork of Red River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-205 over Rose Fork of Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-205 over Rose Fork of Red River carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-205 over Rose Fork of Red River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-205 over Rose Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.