US Bridges

KY-2107 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .05 MI N.E. of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 089B00010N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2107 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2107 over CSX Railroad in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2107
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.05 MI N.E. of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 2107
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22861, -87.05194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2023)
Projected traffic232 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2107 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2107 over CSX 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2107 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2107 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2107 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.