US Bridges

US 62 over P&l Railway

Good

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W JCT Ky 1031 · Structure no. 089B00142N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,121
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over P&l Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over P&l Railway in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,121 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesP&l Railway
Location0.1 MI W JCT Ky 1031
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28778, -87.12167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,121 (2019)
Projected traffic9,121 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 62 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over P&l Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 9,121 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.