US Bridges

Ky 1399 over NS Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S of Ky 1848 · Structure no. 106B00088N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,239
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1399 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1399 over NS Railroad in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,239 by 2039. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1399
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.5 MI S of Ky 1848
RouteState Highway 1399
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20222, -85.36833
Functional classRural 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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2019)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 1399 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1399 over NS Railroad 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1399 over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1399 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1399 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.