US Bridges

KY-994 over P&l Railway

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 131 · Structure no. 073B00138N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-994 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-994 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 6,889 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,889 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-994
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 131
RouteState Highway 994
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05694, -88.62111
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,889 (2021)
Projected traffic6,889 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$609,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-994 over P&l Railway built?

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

What condition is KY-994 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-994 over P&l Railway carry?

About 6,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-994 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-994 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.