US Bridges

Cardwell Road over Bluegrass Parkway

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT CR 5108 · Structure no. 003B00040N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardwell Road over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete tee beam carrying Cardwell 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCardwell Road
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location.2 MI S of JCT CR 5108
RouteCounty Highway 1208
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92, -85.00472
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 rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic39 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 Cardwell Road over Bluegrass Parkway built?

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

What condition is Cardwell 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 Cardwell Road over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cardwell Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cardwell Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.