US Bridges

Ky 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R.

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .91 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 2298 · Structure no. 100B00111N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
677 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R. in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 16,995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,995 by 2043. The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2292
CrossesNorfolk - Southern R.R.
Location.91 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 2298
RouteState Highway 2292
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07889, -84.60944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length677 ft (206.3 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,995 (2023)
Projected traffic16,995 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ky 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R. 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 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R. carry?

About 16,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R.?

The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2292 over Norfolk - Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.