US Bridges

US-25 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .20 MI N of JCT Ky 1189 · Structure no. 063B00022N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
245 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,976
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25 over CSX Railroad in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 10,976 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,976 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.20 MI N of JCT Ky 1189
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06361, -84.05556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,976 (2022)
Projected traffic10,976 by 2042
Trucks21%
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$952,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-25 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.