US Bridges

Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 034C00053N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,027
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,027 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMercer Road
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.5 MI W of JCT US 25
RouteCity Street 1257
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07528, -84.51833
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,027 (2022)
Projected traffic8,027 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$878,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 8,027 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mercer Road over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.