US Bridges

Ky 1472 over NS Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI N of Ky 2867 · Structure no. 106B00082N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1472 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1472 over NS Railroad in Shelby 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 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 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1472
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.25 MI N of Ky 2867
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11444, -85.04194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2021)
Projected traffic281 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1472 over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Ky 1472 over NS 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1472 over NS Railroad carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1472 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1472 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.