US Bridges

KY-16 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S of Verona · Structure no. 008B00068N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,987
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-16 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-16 over CSX Railroad in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,987 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-16
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.5 MI S of Verona
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.79472, -84.68833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2023)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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-16 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-16 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-16 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-16 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-16 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.