2872 Duncannon Rd. over CSX Railroad

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Madison County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. W of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 076B00112N

Built: 2007; 18 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2024
Type: Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 74 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 9,553; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2872 Duncannon Rd. over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 2872 Duncannon Rd. over CSX Railroad in Madison 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 9,553 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,553 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries2872 Duncannon Rd.

CrossesCSX Railroad

Location.25 Mi. W of JCT US 25

RouteState Highway 2872

CountyMadison County

StateKentucky

Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2024

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Operating rating65 US tons

Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadHS 25 or greater

Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)

Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)

Deck width75 ft (23 m)

Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,553 (2022)

Projected traffic9,553 by 2042

Trucks10%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesRailroad

Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 2872 Duncannon Rd. over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is 2872 Duncannon Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 2872 Duncannon Rd. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2872 Duncannon Rd. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 2872 Duncannon Rd. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.