US Bridges

US-25 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · S @jct Broadway-Berea · Structure no. 076R00600N

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,787
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

US-25 over CSX Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying US-25 over CSX Railroad in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 11,787 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,787 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-25
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationS @jct Broadway-Berea
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates37.56806, -84.29944
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
Culvert5 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,787 (2022)
Projected traffic11,787 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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-25 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 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 April 2024.

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

About 11,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m).

Who owns US-25 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.