US Bridges

Bg Parkway over Ky River

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · Wbl @woodford Co.Ln. · Structure no. 003B00007L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,088 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bg Parkway over Ky River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Bg Parkway over Ky River in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,572 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,572 by 2043. The structure is 1,088 ft (331.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBg Parkway
CrossesKy River
LocationWbl @woodford Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.985, -84.82306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,088 ft (331.7 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,572 (2023)
Projected traffic10,572 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Bg Parkway over Ky River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bg Parkway over Ky River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bg Parkway over Ky River carry?

About 10,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Bg Parkway over Ky River?

The structure is 1,088 ft (331.7 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bg Parkway over Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.