US Bridges

Concord Road over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .7 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00093R

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

About this bridge

Concord Road over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Concord Road 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 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 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 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord Road
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location.7 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 1682
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89472, -87.46889
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Road over Pennyrile Parkway built?

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

What condition is Concord Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Concord Road over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

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

How long is Concord Road 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Road over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.