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KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. N JCT Ky 478 · Structure no. 074B00032N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,886 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1651
CrossesCno/Southern Railroad
Location.5 Mi. N JCT Ky 478
RouteState Highway 1651
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72889, -84.47222
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2022)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad carry?

About 1,886 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1651 over Cno/Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.