US Bridges

Athe Br over Red River

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .1 MI West- Ky 205 · Structure no. 119C00020N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Athe Br over Red River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Athe Br over Red River in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAthe Br
CrossesRed River
Location.1 MI West- Ky 205
RouteCounty Highway 1008
Coordinates37.75583, -83.34583
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2012)
Projected traffic112 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Athe Br over Red River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Athe Br 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 Athe Br over Red River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Athe Br over Red River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Athe Br over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.