US Bridges

KY-2637 over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Ne-Old Madisnvl RD · Structure no. 024B00100N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2637 over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2637 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2029. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2637
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location1.5 MI Ne-Old Madisnvl RD
RouteCounty Highway 1081
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08583, -87.46333
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2009)
Projected traffic159 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-2637 over Pennyrile Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-2637 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-2637 over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is KY-2637 over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2637 over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.