US Bridges

Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. E.Of US 25W · Structure no. 118R00607N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStringtown RD
CrossesCSX RR @ P View Cem RD
Location0.2 Mi. E.Of US 25W
RouteCounty Highway 1263
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67833, -84.12583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Stringtown RD over CSX RR @ P View Cem RD?

It is owned by the Railroad.