US Bridges

Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad

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Fayette County, Kentucky · .2 MI W JCT US 27 · Structure no. 034C00071N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,805
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 16,805 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,805 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Ave.
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.2 MI W JCT US 27
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03611, -84.5125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,805 (2021)
Projected traffic16,805 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad 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 Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad carry?

About 16,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave. over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.