US Bridges

U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of Ohio Riv B · Structure no. 073B00002N

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
660 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2043. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 45/8th Street
CrossesOhio River Overflow
Location.60 MI Sou. of Ohio Riv B
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10306, -88.63278
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 20
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2023)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.