US Bridges

Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 106B00111N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,038 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2041. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1848
CrossesNS Railroad & Trib
Location0.4 MI N of I-64
RouteState Highway 1848
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21361, -85.34611
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,038 (2021)
Projected traffic11,038 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib carry?

About 11,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1848 over NS Railroad & Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.