US Bridges

Canton Pike over Walking Track

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .02 MI East of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 024B00113N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,964
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canton Pike over Walking Track is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canton Pike over Walking Track in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,964 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,964 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanton Pike
CrossesWalking Track
Location.02 MI East of JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 272
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86056, -87.50139
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,964 (2023)
Projected traffic5,964 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canton Pike over Walking Track built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canton Pike over Walking Track 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 2021.

How much traffic does Canton Pike over Walking Track carry?

About 5,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Canton Pike over Walking Track?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Canton Pike over Walking Track?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.