US Bridges

US-45 over Ic (sou) Railroad

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 200 Ft East of 4th Street · Structure no. 038B00038N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Ic (sou) Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-45 over Ic (sou) Railroad in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,571 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesIc (sou) Railroad
Location200 Ft East of 4th Street
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51278, -88.87917
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$870,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-45 over Ic (sou) Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 over Ic (sou) 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 US-45 over Ic (sou) Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-45 over Ic (sou) Railroad?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Ic (sou) Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.