US Bridges

Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .3 MI W of US 41 Ntrch · Structure no. 051B00123N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,544 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
14,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 14,426 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,426 by 2043. The structure is 1,544 ft (470.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Street
CrossesCSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST
Location.3 MI W of US 41 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 351
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83444, -87.57611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,544 ft (470.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,426 (2023)
Projected traffic14,426 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST carry?

About 14,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST?

The structure is 1,544 ft (470.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over CSX Rr-Canoe Cr-Clark ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.