US Bridges

KY-2638 over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E-Old Madisnvll RD · Structure no. 024B00098N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2638 over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2638 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 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2029. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2638
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location1.5 MI E-Old Madisnvll RD
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02972, -87.46
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2009)
Projected traffic99 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2638 over Pennyrile Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-2638 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-2638 over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is KY-2638 over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2638 over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.