US Bridges

Loudon Ave. over CSX Railroad

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 034C00034N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,781
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loudon Ave. over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loudon Ave. over CSX Railroad in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,781 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,781 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoudon Ave.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.2 MI N of US 60
RouteCity Street 2230
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04611, -84.46694
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,781 (2018)
Projected traffic10,781 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Loudon Ave. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loudon Ave. 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Loudon Ave. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,781 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Loudon Ave. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Loudon Ave. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.