US Bridges

Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · Sbl .35 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 030B00070L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,319 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 603
CrossesCSX RR & Alsop Lane
LocationSbl .35 MI S JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 603
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77417, -87.07972
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2023)
Projected traffic2,319 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$941,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 603 over CSX RR & Alsop Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.