US Bridges

KY-189 over P&l Railway

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI S JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 089B00118N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,715
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-189 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-189 over P&l Railway in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,715 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-189
CrossesP&l Railway
Location0.3 MI S JCT Ky 70
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29167, -87.13722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,715 (2021)
Projected traffic4,715 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-189 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns KY-189 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.