US Bridges

Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100B00066N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel continuous frame carrying Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKeno RD (KY-751)
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location3.5 MI Sou. of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 751
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91056, -84.55472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2021)
Projected traffic558 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Keno RD (KY-751) over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.