US Bridges

KY-90 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .25 MI West of JCT US 31W · Structure no. 005B00033N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,426
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-90 over CSX Railroad in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,426 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,426 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.25 MI West of JCT US 31W
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13222, -85.96833
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,426 (2021)
Projected traffic8,426 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$778,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-90 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over CSX 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-90 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 8,426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.