US Bridges

Chester Hack DR over P&l Railway

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 500 Ft East of JCT Ky 994 · Structure no. 073C00055N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,733
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester Hack DR over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Chester Hack DR over P&l Railway in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,733 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChester Hack DR
CrossesP&l Railway
Location500 Ft East of JCT Ky 994
RouteCity Street 1352
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06611, -88.60889
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,733 (2022)
Projected traffic1,733 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester Hack DR over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester Hack DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chester Hack DR over P&l Railway carry?

About 1,733 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chester Hack DR over P&l Railway?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Chester Hack DR over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.