US Bridges

KY-425 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi. West US 41 · Structure no. 051B00135N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-425 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-425 over CSX Railroad in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7,564 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,564 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-425
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.4 Mi. West US 41
RouteState Highway 425
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78944, -87.57611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,564 (2022)
Projected traffic7,564 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-425 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-425 over CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-425 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is KY-425 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-425 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.