US Bridges

Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road

Good

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .3 MI S JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 089C00052N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge RD
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location.3 MI S JCT Ky 70
RouteCounty Highway 1412
Coordinates37.30722, -87.26194
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.