US Bridges

KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of JCT Ky 56 · Structure no. 030B00060N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 681 by 2038. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6079
CrossesAudubon Pkwy
Location.5 MI N of JCT Ky 56
RouteCounty Highway 1394
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76722, -87.21167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2008)
Projected traffic681 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy 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 KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6079 over Audubon Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.