US Bridges

U.S. 45 over P&l Railway

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · Over Icrr South - Mayfiel · Structure no. 042B00199N

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
324 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,992
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 45 over P&l Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 45 over P&l Railway in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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 1,992 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2039. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 45
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationOver Icrr South - Mayfiel
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73556, -88.6475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,992 (2019)
Projected traffic1,992 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 45 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is U.S. 45 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 45 over P&l Railway carry?

About 1,992 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 45 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 45 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.