Substation Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · US 41 Junction · Structure no. 024C00218N

Built: 2020; 5 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Steel
Length: 125 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 102; 2021 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Substation Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Substation Road over CSX Railroad in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSubstation Road

CrossesCSX Railroad

LocationUS 41 Junction

RouteCounty Highway 1116

CountyChristian County

StateKentucky

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating55.3 US tons

Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialSteel

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadGreater than HL 93

Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)

Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)

Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)

Projected traffic104 by 2041

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesRailroad

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Substation Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Substation Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Substation Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Substation Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Substation Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.