US Bridges

Ky 107 7th Street over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .6 MI NE of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00117N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 107 7th Street over Pennyrile Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 107 7th Street 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKy 107 7th Street
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location.6 MI NE of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates36.86389, -87.47278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2023)
Projected traffic968 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 107 7th Street over Pennyrile Parkway built?

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

What condition is Ky 107 7th Street 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 107 7th Street over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 107 7th Street over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 107 7th Street over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.