US Bridges

US-60 over P&l Railway

PoorPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of Rmp T Cmlbk RD · Structure no. 073B00062N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over P&l Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over P&l Railway in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4 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 16,923 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,923 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.1 MI E of Rmp T Cmlbk RD
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03528, -88.53583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,923 (2021)
Projected traffic16,923 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$994,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 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 US-60 over P&l Railway carry?

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

How long is US-60 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.