US Bridges

Ky 1008 over Seaboard Railroad

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · 0.40 MI E of U.S. 31W · Structure no. 107B00040N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1008 over Seaboard Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1008 over Seaboard Railroad in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,684 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1008
CrossesSeaboard Railroad
Location0.40 MI E of U.S. 31W
RouteState Highway 1008
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74917, -86.57139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,684 (2021)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2041
Trucks23%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1008 over Seaboard Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1008 over Seaboard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1008 over Seaboard Railroad carry?

About 4,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1008 over Seaboard Railroad?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1008 over Seaboard Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.