US Bridges

Rule Shack Rd. over Ic Railroad

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .4 MI E. of Ky 339 · Structure no. 042C00333N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rule Shack Rd. over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rule Shack Rd. over Ic Railroad in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRule Shack Rd.
CrossesIc Railroad
Location.4 MI E. of Ky 339
RouteCounty Highway 1384
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7675, -88.78694
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rule Shack Rd. over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rule Shack Rd. over Ic 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Rule Shack Rd. over Ic Railroad carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rule Shack Rd. over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rule Shack Rd. over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.