US Bridges

KY-3520 over P&l Railway

PoorPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of JCT Ky 305 · Structure no. 073B00030N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,017
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3520 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3520 over P&l Railway in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,017 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-3520
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.60 MI East of JCT Ky 305
RouteState Highway 3520
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06694, -88.75222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2021)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$619,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3520 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3520 over P&l Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3520 over P&l Railway carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3520 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3520 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.