US Bridges

Mcconnell Way over NS Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of Ky 55 · Structure no. 106C00092N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcconnell Way over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcconnell Way over NS Railroad in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMcconnell Way
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1 MI W of Ky 55
RouteCounty Highway 1274
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20639, -85.28278
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic406 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mcconnell Way over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcconnell Way 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Mcconnell Way over NS Railroad carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mcconnell Way over NS Railroad?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mcconnell Way over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.