US Bridges

High Street over Norfolk Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Kentucky · 300 West US 25 · Structure no. 041C00038N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,480
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying High Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location300 West US 25
RouteCity Street 1018
Coordinates38.63889, -84.56139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2011)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 High Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.