US Bridges

South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .1MI Se-Main St-Ky 451 · Structure no. 097B00076N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
556 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,467
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,467 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,467 by 2038. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesCSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River
Location.1MI Se-Main St-Ky 451
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates37.24417, -83.1875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,467 (2018)
Projected traffic7,467 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River carry?

About 7,467 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over CSX RR & N.Fk.Ky. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.