US Bridges

Cavanaugh LN over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. East of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024C00102N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavanaugh LN over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cavanaugh LN over CSX Railroad in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesCavanaugh LN
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.0 Mi. East of JCT US 41
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99139, -87.47444
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2009)
Projected traffic71 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cavanaugh LN over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cavanaugh LN 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cavanaugh LN over CSX Railroad carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cavanaugh LN over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cavanaugh LN over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.