US Bridges

KY-2640 over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E-Old Madisnvll RD · Structure no. 024B00097N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2640 over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2640 over Pennyrile Parkway in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2640
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location1.2 MI E-Old Madisnvll RD
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00861, -87.45917
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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-2640 over Pennyrile Parkway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2640 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-2640 over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is KY-2640 over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2640 over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.