US Bridges

Maple Ave over P&l Railway

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .5 MI E. JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017C00062N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Ave over P&l Railway in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.5 MI E. JCT US 62
RouteCity Street 1051
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10861, -87.89778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2023)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Ave over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Ave over P&l Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Ave over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Maple Ave over P&l Railway?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.