US Bridges

US 25W over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .10 MI NE of S-Jct Ky 92 · Structure no. 118B00043N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,172
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 1950, 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 10,172 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,172 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 25W
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.10 MI NE of S-Jct Ky 92
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7275, -84.16028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,172 (2023)
Projected traffic10,172 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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$492,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25W over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 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 February 2023.

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

About 10,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 25W over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 25W over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.