US Bridges

KY-29 over Southern Railroad

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 3.8 Mi. S JCT US 68 · Structure no. 057B00032N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,183
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-29 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-29 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 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 1,183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,183 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-29
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location3.8 Mi. S JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 29
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84167, -84.67667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2023)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-29 over Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is KY-29 over Southern 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-29 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-29 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-29 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.