US Bridges

Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · Sbl 1.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 5 · Structure no. 010B00038L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,083 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,795
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 10,795 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2040. The structure is 1,083 ft (330.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut ST / Winche
CrossesCSX RR & Armco RD
LocationSbl 1.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 5
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48639, -82.65583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,083 ft (330.1 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,795 (2020)
Projected traffic10,795 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD carry?

About 10,795 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD?

The structure is 1,083 ft (330.1 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut ST / Winche over CSX RR & Armco RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.