US Bridges

US-25E over CSX Railway

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi.N JCT Bell Co.Lne · Structure no. 061B00090R

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25E over CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25E over CSX Railway in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-25E
CrossesCSX Railway
Location1.5 Mi.N JCT Bell Co.Lne
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.82167, -83.77278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,298 (2023)
Projected traffic5,298 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-25E over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25E over CSX Railway 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-25E over CSX Railway carry?

About 5,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-25E over CSX Railway?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-25E over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.