US Bridges

Long ST over P & L Railway

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .4 MI E. JCT US 60 · Structure no. 092C00131N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long ST over P & L Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long ST over P & L Railway in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLong ST
CrossesP & L Railway
Location.4 MI E. JCT US 60
RouteCity Street 3003
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33306, -86.99556
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2006)
Projected traffic109 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Long ST over P & L Railway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long ST 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Long ST over P & L Railway carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Long ST over P & L Railway?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long ST over P & L Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.