US Bridges

KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.1 Miles S. of KY68/80 · Structure no. 005B00101N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,693
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,693 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,693 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY1519
CrossesLouie B. Nunn Pkwy
Location1.1 Miles S. of KY68/80
RouteState Highway 1519
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99444, -85.87528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,693 (2021)
Projected traffic5,693 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy carry?

About 5,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns KY1519 over Louie B. Nunn Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.