US Bridges

KY-786 over P&l Railway

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NW Ky 1565 · Structure no. 073B00136N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-786 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-786 over P&l Railway in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-786
CrossesP&l Railway
Location1.4 MI NW Ky 1565
RouteState Highway 786
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04833, -88.75333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2022)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-786 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-786 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 KY-786 over P&l Railway carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-786 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-786 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.