US Bridges

Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .02 MI W. of Ky 2043 · Structure no. 059B00105N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
435 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,591 by 2042. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBristow Road/Shaw
CrossesBanklick Creek & CSX RR
Location.02 MI W. of Ky 2043
RouteState Highway 536
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.94167, -84.58083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,591 (2022)
Projected traffic11,591 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR carry?

About 11,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bristow Road/Shaw over Banklick Creek & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.