US Bridges

First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E Junction US 231 · Structure no. 092C00036N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst ST
CrossesRailroad Drainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI E Junction US 231
RouteCity Street 6054
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40278, -86.86944
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2006)
Projected traffic287 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over Railroad Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.