US Bridges

KY-116 over Ic (nor) Railroad

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT US 51B · Structure no. 038B00018N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,689
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-116 over Ic (nor) Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-116 over Ic (nor) Railroad in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,689 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,689 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-116
CrossesIc (nor) Railroad
Location.10 MI East of JCT US 51B
RouteState Highway 116
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.5025, -88.88861
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,689 (2021)
Projected traffic4,689 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-116 over Ic (nor) Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-116 over Ic (nor) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-116 over Ic (nor) Railroad carry?

About 4,689 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-116 over Ic (nor) Railroad?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-116 over Ic (nor) Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.