US Bridges

KY-1960 over Mountain Parkway

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 025B00044N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1960 over Mountain Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1960 over Mountain Parkway in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,358 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1960
CrossesMountain Parkway
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 1960
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00528, -84.13722
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2021)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1960 over Mountain Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1960 over Mountain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1960 over Mountain Parkway carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1960 over Mountain Parkway?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1960 over Mountain Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.