US Bridges

Ky 1072 over CSX Railroad

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI SE of JCT KY-17 · Structure no. 059B00110N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1072 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1072 over CSX Railroad in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 851 by 2041. The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1072
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 MI SE of JCT KY-17
RouteState Highway 1072
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.03278, -84.52694
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length348 ft (106.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2021)
Projected traffic851 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1072 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1072 over CSX 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1072 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1072 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1072 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.