US Bridges

US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · .2 Mi.S JCT Ky 1986 · Structure no. 076B00092L

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
531 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,101 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,101 by 2040. The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 25 Nc
CrossesKy 388 CSX RR Dreaming C
Location.2 Mi.S JCT Ky 1986
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates37.77111, -84.28472
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,101 (2020)
Projected traffic11,101 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C carry?

About 11,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 Nc over Ky 388 CSX RR Dreaming C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.