US Bridges

Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S.-Jct. US 25W · Structure no. 118C00049N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mountain Ash P
CrossesCSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco
Location0.1 Mi. S.-Jct. US 25W
RouteCounty Highway 1727
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6725, -84.12722
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
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$548,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco 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 Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mountain Ash P over CSX RR @ Old W-Brg-Jelco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.