US Bridges

U.S. 62 over P&l Railway

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · .5 Miles East Ky Dam · Structure no. 070B00082N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,331
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying U.S. 62 over P&l Railway in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,331 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,331 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.5 Miles East Ky Dam
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates37.01972, -88.26167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,331 (2023)
Projected traffic6,331 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 U.S. 62 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over P&l Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over P&l Railway carry?

About 6,331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.