US Bridges

4th Street over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI E of JCT Ky 331 · Structure no. 030C00195N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,645
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying 4th Street over CSX Railroad in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6,645 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,645 by 2039. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Ky 331
RouteCity Street 1116
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77111, -87.1375
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,645 (2019)
Projected traffic6,645 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,645 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.