US-62 over P&l Railway
FairHopkins County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00174N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,034
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over P&l Railway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,034 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62 over P&l Railway built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US-62 over P&l Railway carry?
About 2,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over P&l Railway?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over P&l Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.