US Bridges

Hoophole Road over Bluegrass Parkway

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E of KY53 · Structure no. 003B00038N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoophole Road over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete tee beam carrying Hoophole Road over Bluegrass Parkway in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHoophole Road
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location1.3 MI E of KY53
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91306, -85.02028
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2021)
Projected traffic91 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoophole Road over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoophole 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hoophole Road over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hoophole Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hoophole Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.