US Bridges

KY-169 over NS (cno&tp) System

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .4 MI N of JCT US27 Bus. · Structure no. 057R00603N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,021
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

KY-169 over NS (cno&tp) System is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-169 over NS (cno&tp) System in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,021 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,021 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-169
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.4 MI N of JCT US27 Bus.
RouteState Highway 169
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88611, -84.57611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,021 (2022)
Projected traffic8,021 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-169 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-169 over NS (cno&tp) System 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-169 over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 8,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-169 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-169 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the Railroad.