US Bridges

KY-340 over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 9001 at M.P. 87.662 · Structure no. 016B00034N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-340 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-340 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-340
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location9001 at M.P. 87.662
RouteState Highway 340
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39194, -86.61333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2021)
Projected traffic361 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-340 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-340 over Western Kentucky 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-340 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-340 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-340 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.