US Bridges

KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.10 MI NW of JCT Ky 1107 · Structure no. 058B00041N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
828 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 5,127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,127 by 2041. The structure is 828 ft (252.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-321
CrossesCSX RR & Levisa Fork
Location0.10 MI NW of JCT Ky 1107
RouteState Highway 321
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77194, -82.79194
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length828 ft (252.3 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,127 (2021)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork carry?

About 5,127 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork?

The structure is 828 ft (252.3 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-321 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.