US Bridges

KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 089B00113N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
454 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,448
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,448 by 2038. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-189
CrossesP&l Railway - US 62
Location1.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 181
RouteState Highway 189
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22278, -87.17111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,448 (2018)
Projected traffic9,448 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62 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 KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62 carry?

About 9,448 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns KY-189 over P&l Railway - US 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.