US Bridges

US-62-10 over P&l Railway

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Wbl 200 Ft E. of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 073B00061N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62-10 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62-10 over P&l Railway in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 16,923 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,923 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62-10
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationWbl 200 Ft E. of JCT US 6
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03444, -88.53417
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,923 (2021)
Projected traffic16,923 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-62-10 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62-10 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US-62-10 over P&l Railway carry?

About 16,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-62-10 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-62-10 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.