US Bridges

Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.3 KM S. of US 31 W · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG18

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run is a concrete slab carrying Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRailway Trestle RD
CrossesAbrahams Run
Location1.3 KM S. of US 31 W
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96861, -85.96256
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Railway Trestle RD over Abrahams Run?

It is owned by the Army.