US Bridges

Niles RD over P&l Railway

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054C00060N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Niles RD over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Niles RD over P&l Railway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNiles RD
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 109
RouteCounty Highway 1322
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21889, -87.68306
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2011)
Projected traffic254 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Niles RD over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Niles RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Niles RD over P&l Railway carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Niles RD over P&l Railway?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Niles RD over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.