US Bridges

Ky 191 over Red River

GoodPosted for load

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 0.2 Miles S of N JCT 1010 · Structure no. 119B00075N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,116
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 191 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 191 over Red River in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 191
CrossesRed River
Location0.2 Miles S of N JCT 1010
RouteState Highway 191
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79528, -83.41889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2022)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 191 over Red River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 191 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 191 over Red River carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 191 over Red River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 191 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.