U.s. 45/8th Street over Ohio River Overflow

Fair Condition82 years old4,520 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMcCracken
Location.60 Mi Sou. Of Ohio Riv B
CarriesU.s. 45/8th Street
CrossesOhio River Overflow
Coordinates37.10306, -88.63278

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length660.1 ft (201.2 m)
Max Span31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area1710.2 sq m
Main Spans20
Year Built1944

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,520 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number073B00002N

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