US Bridges

US-45 over Over P & L Railroad

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Graves County, Kentucky · .52 MI N. of JCT 58/80 · Structure no. 042B00272N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,525
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over Over P & L Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-45 over Over P & L Railroad in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,525 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-45
CrossesOver P & L Railroad
Location.52 MI N. of JCT 58/80
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74944, -88.6375
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,525 (2020)
Projected traffic8,525 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$624,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-45 over Over P & L Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 over Over P & L 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-45 over Over P & L Railroad carry?

About 8,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-45 over Over P & L Railroad?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US-45 over Over P & L Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.