US Bridges

New Salem Cir over CSX Railroad

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · N of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054C00062N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Salem Cir over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Salem Cir over CSX Railroad in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,025 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Salem Cir
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationN of JCT US 41A
RouteCity Street 4039
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17722, -87.46306
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2011)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 New Salem Cir over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Salem Cir 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New Salem Cir over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is New Salem Cir over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Salem Cir over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.