US Bridges

KY-3433 over Southern Railroad

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .2 Mi. E JCT Ky 29 · Structure no. 057B00031N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3433 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-3433 over Southern Railroad in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,333 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-3433
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.2 Mi. E JCT Ky 29
RouteState Highway 3433
Coordinates37.86389, -84.65556
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,333 (2021)
Projected traffic4,333 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3433 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3433 over Southern 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3433 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 4,333 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3433 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3433 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.