US Bridges

I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · Nbl over Ky 227 Interchng · Structure no. 021B00037R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,812
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227 in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,812 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,087 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71
CrossesCSX RR & Ky 227
LocationNbl over Ky 227 Interchng
RouteInterstate 71
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64694, -85.12111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,812 (2023)
Projected traffic22,087 by 2043
Trucks35%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227 carry?

About 17,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over CSX RR & Ky 227?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.