US Bridges

US-641 over P&l Railway

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 072B00001N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-641 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying US-641 over P&l Railway in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 3,046 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,046 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-641
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.40 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10639, -88.06417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,046 (2023)
Projected traffic3,046 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-641 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-641 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-641 over P&l Railway carry?

About 3,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-641 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.