US Bridges

KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT Ky 298 · Structure no. 030B00083N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher Parkway in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1456
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location.3 MI E of JCT Ky 298
RouteState Highway 1456
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71778, -87.05139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2023)
Projected traffic537 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1456 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.