US Bridges

US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Kentucky · .05 MI N of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 038B00078N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,747
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,747 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,747 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-51
CrossesIc (sou) Railroad
Location.05 MI N of JCT Ky 94
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates36.54861, -88.90861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,747 (2021)
Projected traffic2,747 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad carry?

About 2,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-51 over Ic (sou) Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.