US Bridges

Princeton Road over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00168N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,625
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princeton Road over CSX Railroad is a concrete arch - deck carrying Princeton Road over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,625 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,625 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrinceton Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.10 MI West of JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31833, -87.50278
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,625 (2023)
Projected traffic7,625 by 2043
Trucks15%
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

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$314,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Princeton Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princeton Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Princeton Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Princeton Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Princeton Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.