US Bridges

West Parrish Ave over US 60

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .8 MI W of JCT Ky 2698 · Structure no. 030B00053N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,013
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Parrish Ave over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Parrish Ave over US 60 in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 15,013 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,013 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Parrish Ave
CrossesUS 60
Location.8 MI W of JCT Ky 2698
RouteState Highway 81
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75528, -87.15861
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,013 (2019)
Projected traffic15,013 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Parrish Ave over US 60 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Parrish Ave over US 60 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Parrish Ave over US 60 carry?

About 15,013 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Parrish Ave over US 60?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns West Parrish Ave over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.