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KY-279 over Audubon Pkwy

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT Ky 56 · Structure no. 030B00061N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-279 over Audubon Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-279 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 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-279
CrossesAudubon Pkwy
Location.3 MI N of JCT Ky 56
RouteState Highway 279
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76306, -87.23083
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2021)
Projected traffic572 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-279 over Audubon Pkwy built?

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

What condition is KY-279 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-279 over Audubon Pkwy carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-279 over Audubon Pkwy?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-279 over Audubon Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.