US Bridges

KY-109 over P&l Railway

Poor

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 054B00072N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-109 over P&l Railway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,361 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesP&l Railway
Location2.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23139, -87.67333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,361 (2023)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-109 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-109 over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-109 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.