US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 021B00043N
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,277 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,046
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,046 by 2043. The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST carry?
About 8,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST?
The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Kentucky River & City ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.