US Bridges

Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.7 KM E of US 31W · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG14

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandenburg Sta RD
CrossesP&l Railroad
Location0.7 KM E of US 31W
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92381, -85.97958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Brandenburg Sta RD over P&l Railroad?

It is owned by the Army.