Ky 79 over Ohio River & Co Road

Fair Condition59 years old3,269 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMeade
Location0.5m N Jct Ky 228
CarriesKy 79
CrossesOhio River & Co Road
Coordinates38.01667, -86.19722

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length3098.1 ft (944.3 m)
Max Span725.1 ft (221 m)
Deck Width33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Deck Area9726.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1967 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,269 (2004)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number082B00021N

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