US Bridges

Ky 61 NB over CSX Railroad

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI N of Ky 44 · Structure no. 015B00104R

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,247
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 NB over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 NB over CSX Railroad in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2039. The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61 NB
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.8 MI N of Ky 44
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01444, -85.70472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length367 ft (112 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2019)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 61 NB over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 NB 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 NB over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 NB over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 NB over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.