US Bridges

Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N of Dorsey Lane · Structure no. 056B00444N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,027
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX Railroad in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23,027 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,027 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKy 1747
CrossesKy 146 & CSX Railroad
Location0.4 MI N of Dorsey Lane
RouteState Highway 1747
Coordinates38.27083, -85.56306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,027 (2023)
Projected traffic23,027 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 23,027 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1747 over Ky 146 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.