US Bridges

US-25 over CSX Railroad Spur

Poor

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 876 · Structure no. 076B00011N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,806
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over CSX Railroad Spur is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25 over CSX Railroad Spur in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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.

It carries about 17,806 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,806 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25
CrossesCSX Railroad Spur
Location1.3 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 876
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71194, -84.26861
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,806 (2020)
Projected traffic17,806 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$279,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over CSX Railroad Spur built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over CSX Railroad Spur 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 April 2024.

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

About 17,806 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over CSX Railroad Spur?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over CSX Railroad Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.