US Bridges

US-25E over CSX Railroad

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · NB .7 MI N of JCT Ky 188 · Structure no. 007B00022R

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25E over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25E over CSX Railroad in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-25E
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationNB .7 MI N of JCT Ky 188
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.67833, -83.68472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2021)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-25E over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25E 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-25E over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-25E over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-25E over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.