South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway
FairKnox County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi.N JCT Bell Co.Lne · Structure no. 061B00090L
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,298
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway 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 2022.
How much traffic does South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway carry?
About 5,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns South US Highway 2 over CSX Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.