US Bridges

KY-974 over Moutain Parkway

Good

Clark County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of HWY-15 · Structure no. 025B00112N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-974 over Moutain Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-974 over Moutain Parkway in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,177 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-974
CrossesMoutain Parkway
Location.5 MI E of HWY-15
RouteState Highway 974
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93611, -84.00056
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2023)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-974 over Moutain Parkway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-974 over Moutain Parkway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-974 over Moutain Parkway carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-974 over Moutain Parkway?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns KY-974 over Moutain Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.