US Bridges

Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Ky 1291 · Structure no. 003B00022N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCarey Mill Road
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1291
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90028, -85.08389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2021)
Projected traffic23 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway built?

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

What condition is Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carey Mill Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.