US Bridges

Ky 61 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI N of Ky 480 · Structure no. 015B00011N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,286
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 61 over CSX Railroad in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,286 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.25 MI N of Ky 480
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97306, -85.71389
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,286 (2021)
Projected traffic8,286 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 61 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 over CSX Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 61 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 8,286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.