US Bridges

Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. E. Ky 107 · Structure no. 024B00168N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,048
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,048 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,048 by 2043. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesEdward T. Breathitt Park
Location1.2 Mi. E. Ky 107
RouteCity Street 1652
Coordinates36.81056, -87.48833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,048 (2023)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park carry?

About 2,048 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Lane over Edward T. Breathitt Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.