US Bridges

Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X.

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 3.4 Mi. East of Us. 27 · Structure no. 096R00602N

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2006 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X. in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2026. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCatawba RD
CrossesCatawba Rd. over C.S.X.
Location3.4 Mi. East of Us. 27
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.72028, -84.32472
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2006)
Projected traffic91 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$324,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X. 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 Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X. carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Catawba RD over Catawba Rd. over C.S.X.?

It is owned by the Railroad.