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KY-1529 over Cn Railroad

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Hickman County, Kentucky · .5 Mi.Nw JCT Ky 924 · Structure no. 053B00098N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1529 over Cn Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1529 over Cn Railroad in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1529
CrossesCn Railroad
Location.5 Mi.Nw JCT Ky 924
RouteState Highway 1529
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58222, -88.86139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1529 over Cn Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1529 over Cn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1529 over Cn Railroad carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1529 over Cn Railroad?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1529 over Cn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.