Us-51 over Ohio River -ic (sou) Rr

Fair Condition89 years old5,344 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyBallard
Location4.0 Mi West Of Jct Us51&6
CarriesUs-51
CrossesOhio River -ic (sou) Rr
Coordinates36.99472, -89.14472

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length5865.2 ft (1787.7 m)
Max Span799.9 ft (243.8 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area13050.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1937

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,344 (2022)
Truck Traffic44%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number004B00021N

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