US Bridges

Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway

PoorPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · .2 MI Nor of Ky 1291 · Structure no. 047C00063N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeting Crk RD
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.2 MI Nor of Ky 1291
RouteCounty Highway 1292
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60306, -86.04528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2019)
Projected traffic361 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Meeting Crk RD over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.