US Bridges

Peacock Road over CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 009R00605N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2009 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Peacock Road over CSX RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peacock Road over CSX RR in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeacock Road
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.8 MI E of JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1320
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27778, -84.27944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2009)
Projected traffic68 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peacock Road over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peacock Road over CSX RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Peacock Road over CSX RR carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Peacock Road over CSX RR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Peacock Road over CSX RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.