US Bridges

KY-2425 over Catron Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 72 · Structure no. 048B00076N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2425 over Catron Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2425 over Catron Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2425
CrossesCatron Creek
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 72
RouteState Highway 2425
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80194, -83.33972
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2021)
Projected traffic218 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2425 over Catron Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2425 over Catron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2425 over Catron Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2425 over Catron Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-2425 over Catron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.