US Bridges

U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · .4 MI S of S-Jct Ky 22 · Structure no. 041B00071N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,513 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,513 by 2042. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 25
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.4 MI S of S-Jct Ky 22
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates38.63111, -84.56778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,513 (2022)
Projected traffic4,513 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 25 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.