US Bridges

Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · @ JCT US 27 & Ky 90 · Structure no. 100B00117N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,528
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,528 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,528 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1247
CrossesNS (cno & Tp) RR
Location@ JCT US 27 & Ky 90
RouteState Highway 1247
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00167, -84.60861
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,528 (2019)
Projected traffic7,528 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR carry?

About 7,528 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1247 over NS (cno & Tp) RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.