US Bridges

KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .14 MI N. US 23 SE Grnup · Structure no. 045B00068N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
444 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 1,606 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,606 by 2043. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2541
CrossesCSX RR @e Main ST
Location.14 MI N. US 23 SE Grnup
RouteState Highway 2541
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56972, -82.82694
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2023)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2541 over CSX RR @e Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.