US Bridges

KY-1983 over CSX Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Madison County, Kentucky · 2.5 Mi.N. of JCT Ky 595 · Structure no. 076R00606N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

KY-1983 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1983 over CSX Railroad in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1983
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.5 Mi.N. of JCT Ky 595
RouteState Highway 1983
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62361, -84.30167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2018)
Projected traffic376 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1983 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1983 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1983 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1983 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1983 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.