US Bridges

Ky 4 over Rj Corman RR

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .34 MI S of JCT W/Ky 1681 · Structure no. 034B00170N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 4 over Rj Corman RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 4 over Rj Corman RR in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76,133 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,268 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 4
CrossesRj Corman RR
Location.34 MI S of JCT W/Ky 1681
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06, -84.54889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,133 (2022)
Projected traffic85,268 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4 over Rj Corman RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 4 over Rj Corman RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 4 over Rj Corman RR carry?

About 76,133 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 4 over Rj Corman RR?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 4 over Rj Corman RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.