US Bridges

KY-244 over US-23 CSX RR

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1195 S. of Jct. US-23 · Structure no. 045B00095N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,100 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-244 over US-23 CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-244 over US-23 CSX RR in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2043. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-244
CrossesUS-23 CSX RR
Location1195 S. of Jct. US-23
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates38.52556, -82.68778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span164 ft (50.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2023)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-244 over US-23 CSX RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-244 over US-23 CSX 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-244 over US-23 CSX RR carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-244 over US-23 CSX RR?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-244 over US-23 CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.