US Bridges

US-25 over Laurel River at Lily

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .65 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 552 · Structure no. 063B00027N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Laurel River at Lily is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25 over Laurel River at Lily in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 11,609 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,609 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25
CrossesLaurel River at Lily
Location.65 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 552
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02361, -84.06833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$570,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over Laurel River at Lily built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over Laurel River at Lily 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 Laurel River at Lily carry?

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

How long is US-25 over Laurel River at Lily?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over Laurel River at Lily?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.