US Bridges

KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of Wk Pw Op-W · Structure no. 092B00109N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 583 by 2039. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1245
CrossesP&l Railway near Echols
Location.20 MI Nor. of Wk Pw Op-W
RouteState Highway 1245
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33583, -86.96556
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2019)
Projected traffic583 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1245 over P&l Railway near Echols?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.