US Bridges

Barkley DR over P&l Railroad

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · .5 MI NE JCT Ky 952 · Structure no. 070C00053N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barkley DR over P&l Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barkley DR over P&l Railroad in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2033. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBarkley DR
CrossesP&l Railroad
Location.5 MI NE JCT Ky 952
RouteCity Street 2037
Coordinates37.00944, -88.23083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2013)
Projected traffic94 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barkley DR over P&l Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barkley DR over P&l Railroad 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Barkley DR over P&l Railroad carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Barkley DR over P&l Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Barkley DR over P&l Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.