US Bridges

US-60 over P&l Railway

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · W. Jct-Ent- Noble Park · Structure no. 073B00124N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,491
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over P&l Railway in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,491 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,491 by 2036. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationW. Jct-Ent- Noble Park
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.08306, -88.66528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,491 (2016)
Projected traffic19,491 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-60 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over P&l Railway 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US-60 over P&l Railway carry?

About 19,491 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.