US Bridges

Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 0.28 MI E of Ky 1978 · Structure no. 034C00083L

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,249
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern 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 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 8,249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,249 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCitation Blvd
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.28 MI E of Ky 1978
RouteState Highway 1878
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09528, -84.5225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,249 (2019)
Projected traffic8,249 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 8,249 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Citation Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.