US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr.
FairBallard County, Kentucky · S Ky 121 @ Wickliffe · Structure no. 004B00060N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 376 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,534
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr. in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,534 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,534 by 2043. The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr. built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr. carry?
About 2,534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr.?
The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-51 over Ic Railway and Beech Cr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.