US Bridges

Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System

PoorClosed to traffic

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .75 MI S of JCT Ky 29 · Structure no. 057R00605N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2006 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2026. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Lane
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.75 MI S of JCT Ky 29
RouteCounty Highway 1238
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87333, -84.63639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2006)
Projected traffic78 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Drake Lane over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the Railroad.