US Bridges

Church ST over L&n Railroad

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .15 MI W JCT Ky 2083 · Structure no. 054C00076N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over L&n Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church ST over L&n Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2026. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch ST
CrossesL&n Railroad
Location.15 MI W JCT Ky 2083
RouteCity Street 4023
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18778, -87.45667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2006)
Projected traffic124 by 2026
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Church ST over L&n Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST over L&n 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Church ST over L&n Railroad carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Church ST over L&n Railroad?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over L&n Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.