US Bridges

Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · Wbl 3 MI W-US31W Byp Ntrc · Structure no. 047B00092L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 7,091 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,091 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestern Kentucky P
CrossesCSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD
LocationWbl 3 MI W-US31W Byp Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64917, -85.90278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,091 (2023)
Projected traffic7,091 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$713,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD carry?

About 7,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Western Kentucky P over CSX Rr-Gaither Sta. RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.