US Bridges

Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR

Good

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .3 MI West of U.S. 51 · Structure no. 020C00052N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2031. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOverhead Bridge RD
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location.3 MI West of U.S. 51
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8425, -89.01194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2011)
Projected traffic54 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Overhead Bridge RD over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.