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KY-2171 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00212N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,261
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2171 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2171 over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,261 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2171
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.5 MI E JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 2171
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28639, -87.46833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,261 (2021)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-2171 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2171 over CSX Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2171 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-2171 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2171 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.