US Bridges

KY-3025 over Southern Railroad

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · 300 W US 25 · Structure no. 041B00046N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,642
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3025 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3025 over Southern Railroad in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,642 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3025
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location300 W US 25
RouteState Highway 3025
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64167, -84.56167
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2022)
Projected traffic2,642 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3025 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3025 over Southern 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3025 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3025 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3025 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.