US Bridges

KY-109 over P&l Railway

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi.S-Jct.Us 62-D Spgs · Structure no. 054B00185N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,548
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-109 over P&l Railway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesP&l Railway
Location0.3 Mi.S-Jct.Us 62-D Spgs
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16472, -87.68889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2022)
Projected traffic1,548 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 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 KY-109 over P&l Railway carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.