US Bridges

KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.9 Mile NW of US 27 · Structure no. 100B00091N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel continuous frame carrying KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-804
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location0.9 Mile NW of US 27
RouteState Highway 804
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94139, -84.57972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
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 KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-804 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.