US Bridges

Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · .3 MI Ne. of US-25 · Structure no. 041C00049N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlanchet Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.3 MI Ne. of US-25
RouteCounty Highway 1142
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.50583, -84.56194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blanchet Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.