US Bridges

WK-9001 over P&l Railway

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · Ebl .40 MI W of US 62 UP · Structure no. 089B00094R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WK-9001 over P&l Railway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying WK-9001 over P&l Railway in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWK-9001
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationEbl .40 MI W of US 62 UP
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27333, -87.15111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,352 (2023)
Projected traffic5,352 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WK-9001 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WK-9001 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 WK-9001 over P&l Railway carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is WK-9001 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns WK-9001 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.