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KY-1565 over Ic Railroad

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McCracken County, Kentucky · .6 Mi. W JCT Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00157N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1565 over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1565 over Ic Railroad in McCracken 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1565
CrossesIc Railroad
Location.6 Mi. W JCT Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1565
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03889, -88.75417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1565 over Ic Railroad built?

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

What condition is KY-1565 over Ic 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1565 over Ic Railroad carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1565 over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1565 over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.