US Bridges

Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI East of CR-1260 · Structure no. 118C00072N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFoley Bend Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.01 MI East of CR-1260
RouteCounty Highway 1259
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64056, -84.1175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic111 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Foley Bend Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.