US Bridges

State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · Sbl .40 MI E of US 51 Op · Structure no. 038B00055L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
539 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,079 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,297 by 2042. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesState Maintained R
CrossesIc (nor) & (sou) Railroa
LocationSbl .40 MI E of US 51 Op
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51833, -88.88278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length539 ft (164.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,079 (2022)
Projected traffic6,297 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa 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 State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa carry?

About 5,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa?

The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Maintained R over Ic (nor) & (sou) Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.