US Bridges

I-69 over P&l Railway

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Ebl .5 MI E of Ky 109 Ntr · Structure no. 054B00139R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying I-69 over P&l Railway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,383 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationEbl .5 MI E of Ky 109 Ntr
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19889, -87.68056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,383 (2022)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-69 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 over P&l Railway carry?

About 5,383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.