US Bridges

KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .35 MI S. of JCT Ky 305 · Structure no. 073B00166N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,977 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-998
CrossesOver P & I Railroad
Location.35 MI S. of JCT Ky 305
RouteState Highway 998
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09167, -88.69139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,977 (2022)
Projected traffic4,977 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad carry?

About 4,977 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-998 over Over P & I Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.