US Bridges

Old Highway 25 over Laurel River

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 063C00036N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 25 over Laurel River is a steel truss - deck carrying Old Highway 25 over Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2026. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 25
CrossesLaurel River
Location.1 MI SE of JCT US 25
RouteCounty Highway 1223
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02333, -84.0675
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2006)
Projected traffic115 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 25 over Laurel River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 25 over Laurel River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 25 over Laurel River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Highway 25 over Laurel River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 25 over Laurel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.