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KY-205 over Rose Fork Red River

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 1.06MI. S. JCT Ky 1094 · Structure no. 119B00063N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,606
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-205 over Rose Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-205 over Rose Fork Red River in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-205
CrossesRose Fork Red River
Location1.06MI. S. JCT Ky 1094
RouteState Highway 205
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72472, -83.33
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-205 over Rose Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-205 over Rose Fork 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 2021.

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

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-205 over Rose Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.