US Bridges

Ky 255 over CSX Railroad

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Barren County, Kentucky · 500 Ft. S. of Jct. W/31W · Structure no. 005B00105N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 255 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 255 over CSX Railroad in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 927 vehicles a day, projected to reach 927 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 255
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location500 Ft. S. of Jct. W/31W
RouteState Highway 255
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09139, -86.05472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2021)
Projected traffic927 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 255 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 255 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 255 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 255 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 255 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.