US Bridges

KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad

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Pulaski County, Kentucky · 2.4 Mi. E JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100B00104L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-914 Nc
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location2.4 Mi. E JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 914
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04833, -84.59361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,096 (2023)
Projected traffic4,096 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad carry?

About 4,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-914 Nc over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.