US Bridges

US-25W over CSX Railroad

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .15 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 26 · Structure no. 118B00031N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,931
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25W over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25W over CSX Railroad in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 6,931 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,931 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25W
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.15 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 26
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76944, -84.15389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,931 (2023)
Projected traffic6,931 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$403,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25W over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25W 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 March 2023.

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

About 6,931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-25W over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-25W over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.