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KY-1682-10 Nc over CSX Railroad

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · Wbl .15 MI W of Penyrl Pw · Structure no. 024B00107L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1682-10 Nc over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1682-10 Nc over CSX Railroad in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,729 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,729 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1682-10 Nc
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationWbl .15 MI W of Penyrl Pw
RouteState Highway 1682
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89583, -87.47278
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,729 (2022)
Projected traffic4,729 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1682-10 Nc over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1682-10 Nc 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1682-10 Nc over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-1682-10 Nc over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1682-10 Nc over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.