US Bridges

Nebo RD over CSX Railway

PoorClosed to traffic

Harrison County, Kentucky · .5 Mi-Se.Jct Ky 1054 · Structure no. 049R00603N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Nebo RD over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nebo RD over CSX Railway in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNebo RD
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.5 Mi-Se.Jct Ky 1054
RouteCounty Highway 1316
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54389, -84.38806
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2021)
Projected traffic17 by 2041
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Nebo RD over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nebo RD over CSX Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nebo RD over CSX Railway carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nebo RD over CSX Railway?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nebo RD over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.