US Bridges

US-25 over Robinson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .40 MI N of N-Jct Ky 2392 · Structure no. 063B00024N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Robinson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25 over Robinson Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,609 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,609 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-25
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location.40 MI N of N-Jct Ky 2392
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates37.01167, -84.07278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,609 (2023)
Projected traffic11,609 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$471,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over Robinson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US-25 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 11,609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.