US Bridges

Poplar ST over P&l Railway

PoorClosed to traffic

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N. Meadow Hill Rd. · Structure no. 054C00052N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
442
2011 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Poplar ST over P&l Railway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Poplar ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2031. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar ST
CrossesP&l Railway
Location200 Ft N. Meadow Hill Rd.
RouteCity Street 2075
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.165, -87.68806
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2011)
Projected traffic442 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$835,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar ST over P&l Railway built?

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

What condition is Poplar ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar ST over P&l Railway carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Poplar ST over P&l Railway?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar ST over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.