US Bridges

KY-952 over P&l Railway

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 070B00044N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-952 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-952 over P&l Railway in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,505 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-952
CrossesP&l Railway
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 952
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0125, -88.24278
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2022)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$396,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-952 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-952 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-952 over P&l Railway carry?

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-952 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-952 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.