US Bridges

KY-205 over Red River

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .15 Mi. S JCT Ky 1094 · Structure no. 119B00065N

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

About this bridge

KY-205 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-205 over 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesKY-205
CrossesRed River
Location.15 Mi. S JCT Ky 1094
RouteState Highway 205
Coordinates37.7375, -83.33361
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 Red River built?

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

What condition is KY-205 over 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 Red River carry?

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

How long is KY-205 over Red River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-205 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.