US Bridges

US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad

Poor

Fulton County, Kentucky · Over Ill Cen RR Switch-Yd · Structure no. 038B00013N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
420 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,571 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesIc (nor) Railroad
LocationOver Ill Cen RR Switch-Yd
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51278, -88.88444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2021)
Projected traffic4,571 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Ic (nor) Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.