US Bridges

Ky 144 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .157 Mi. West US 60 · Structure no. 030B00174L

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 144 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 144 over CSX Railroad in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6,722 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,722 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 144
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.157 Mi. West US 60
RouteState Highway 144
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79472, -87.05278
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,722 (2021)
Projected traffic6,722 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 144 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 144 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 144 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 144 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 144 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.