US Bridges

KY-800 over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00099N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-800 over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-800 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 2,429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,429 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-800
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location1.3 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 800
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05028, -87.46417
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,429 (2023)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-800 over Pennyrile Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-800 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-800 over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 2,429 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-800 over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-800 over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.