US Bridges

KY-461 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · 200 N of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 102B00058N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-461 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-461 over CSX Railroad in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 10,591 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,591 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-461
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location200 N of JCT US 150
RouteState Highway 461
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35028, -84.37167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,591 (2022)
Projected traffic10,591 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-461 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-461 over CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-461 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-461 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-461 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.