US Bridges

KY-305 over P&l Railway

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .01 Mi. & JCT Ky 725 · Structure no. 073B00148N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-305 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-305 over P&l Railway in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-305
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.01 Mi. & JCT Ky 725
RouteState Highway 305
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08306, -88.74306
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,775 (2021)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-305 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-305 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-305 over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-305 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-305 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.