US Bridges

US-62 over P&l Railway

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of Ohio Cl · Structure no. 089B00001N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over P&l Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over P&l Railway in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,208 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62
CrossesP&l Railway
Location1.0 MI West of Ohio Cl
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32278, -87.01778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,208 (2021)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.