US Bridges

Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118C00045N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R is a concrete tee beam carrying Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesCSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R
Location.60 MI West of JCT US 25W
RouteCity Street 1021
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74889, -84.16778
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over CSX RR @ W-Burg Cemtry R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.