US Bridges

Schenkel LN over Removed Railroad

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S of US 421 · Structure no. 037C00033N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,564
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schenkel LN over Removed Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schenkel LN over Removed Railroad in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,564 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,564 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSchenkel LN
CrossesRemoved Railroad
Location0.6 MI S of US 421
RouteCity Street 1002
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20889, -84.84611
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,564 (2023)
Projected traffic3,564 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Schenkel LN over Removed Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schenkel LN over Removed 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 Schenkel LN over Removed Railroad carry?

About 3,564 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Schenkel LN over Removed Railroad?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schenkel LN over Removed Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.