US Bridges

US-62 over P&l Railway

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 736 · Structure no. 043B00033N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over P&l Railway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesP&l Railway
Location2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 736
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.42861, -86.58083
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over P&l Railway carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.