US Bridges

Main Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70- · Structure no. 054B00169N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Main Street over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 15,323 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,323 by 2043. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70-
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33806, -87.4975
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,323 (2023)
Projected traffic15,323 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Main Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.