US Bridges

US 25E Nc over CSX Railroad

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · Sbl .35MI E of I-75 Ntrch · Structure no. 063B00058L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,435
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25E Nc over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 25E Nc over CSX Railroad in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,435 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,435 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 25E Nc
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSbl .35MI E of I-75 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97417, -84.10083
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,435 (2023)
Projected traffic12,435 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25E Nc over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25E Nc 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 25E Nc over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 25E Nc over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 25E Nc over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.