US Bridges

KY-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .7 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00093L

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile Parkway in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 4,729 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,729 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1682-10 Nc
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location.7 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 1682
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89472, -87.46917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,729 (2022)
Projected traffic4,729 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile Parkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile 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 KY-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 4,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1682-10 Nc over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.