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Officials say Red River Road Bridge structurally unsafe; KYTC outlines funding and design options
Summary
Kentucky Transportation officials told the Clark County Fiscal Court that Red River Road Bridge, owned by CSX Railroad, has deteriorated to the point of being unsafe for most vehicles. The Transportation Cabinet advised the county on program rules, design requirements and next steps, and residents urged faster action to restore access.
County residents and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials told the Clark County Fiscal Court that the Red River Road Bridge has deteriorated to the point that it cannot safely carry many modern passenger vehicles and must remain closed until replacement is designed and funded.
Why it matters: The Red River Road Bridge closure severs a local route used by residents and emergency services, and the structure is railroad-owned (CSX), which complicates funding and replacement timelines. KYTC officials said the county can apply for state bridge funds only after ownership or a documented project plan and that design work should meet KYTC standards.
Public comments opened the discussion. Resident Joy Curtis described anxiety and safety concerns when using alternate access and said mail and emergency access had been disrupted since the bridge closure. Curtis asked for an update and what the county planned to do.
Daniel Kucella, branch manager for engineering support at KYTC District 7, and Corey Jones, the district bridge engineer, attended and described inspection findings and program requirements.…
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