US Bridges

John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .38 MI S. JCT US 60&62 · Structure no. 073B00152N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,272 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
10,418
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,418 by 2041. The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesJohn Puryear Drive
CrossesKy 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul
Location.38 MI S. JCT US 60&62
RouteState Highway 1954
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,272 ft (387.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,418 (2021)
Projected traffic10,418 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul 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 2023.

How much traffic does John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul carry?

About 10,418 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul?

The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns John Puryear Drive over Ky 284 P&l RR Cook & Bul?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.