US Bridges

Chenault RD over Rj Corman Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI S of US 421 · Structure no. 037C00027N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,627
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenault RD over Rj Corman Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chenault RD over Rj Corman Railroad in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,627 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,627 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChenault RD
CrossesRj Corman Railroad
Location0.75 MI S of US 421
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17667, -84.79972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2022)
Projected traffic2,627 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chenault RD over Rj Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenault RD over Rj Corman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Chenault RD over Rj Corman Railroad carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chenault RD over Rj Corman Railroad?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chenault RD over Rj Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.