US Bridges

Ky 55 over Rj Corman Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 106B00102N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,922
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over Rj Corman Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 55 over Rj Corman Railroad in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,922 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,922 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 55
CrossesRj Corman Railroad
Location1.4 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 55
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22778, -85.25194
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,922 (2021)
Projected traffic12,922 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 55 over Rj Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 55 over Rj Corman 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 55 over Rj Corman Railroad carry?

About 12,922 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ky 55 over Rj Corman Railroad?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over Rj Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.