US Bridges

Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 100 W of JCT Old Ky 2747 · Structure no. 100C00102N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDoc Newell Road
CrossesNS (cno & Tp) System
Location100 W of JCT Old Ky 2747
RouteCounty Highway 1339
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03583, -84.59389
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2019)
Projected traffic19 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Doc Newell Road over NS (cno & Tp) System?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.