US Bridges

Ky 841 EB over P&l Railway

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00314R

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,384
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 841 EB over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 841 EB over P&l Railway in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 44 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 5 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 18,384 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,590 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 841 EB
CrossesP&l Railway
Location0.3 MI E of US 31W
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09111, -85.87056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,384 (2023)
Projected traffic20,590 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 841 EB over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ky 841 EB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 841 EB over P&l Railway carry?

About 18,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 841 EB over P&l Railway?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 841 EB over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.