US Bridges

Sea Ridge Road over Bluegrass Parkway

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 1291 · Structure no. 003B00024N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sea Ridge Road over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete tee beam carrying Sea Ridge 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSea Ridge Road
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1291
RouteCounty Highway 1212
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90028, -85.07583
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic52 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 Sea Ridge Road over Bluegrass Parkway built?

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

What condition is Sea Ridge 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 Sea Ridge Road over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sea Ridge Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sea Ridge Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.