US Bridges

Grapevine Road over P&l Railway

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. SE JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00187N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,781
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapevine Road over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grapevine Road over P&l Railway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrapevine Road
CrossesP&l Railway
Location1.0 Mi. SE JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 481
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3075, -87.48889
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,781 (2019)
Projected traffic2,781 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grapevine Road over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapevine Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Grapevine Road over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,781 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grapevine Road over P&l Railway?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Grapevine Road over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.