US Bridges

Fairview Avene over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .35 MI E of JCT Ky 298 · Structure no. 030B00084N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,386
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Avene over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Avene 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 9,386 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,386 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Avene
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location.35 MI E of JCT Ky 298
RouteState Highway 3143
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73444, -87.06667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,386 (2021)
Projected traffic9,386 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 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 Fairview Avene over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is Fairview Avene 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Fairview Avene over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 9,386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Avene over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Avene over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.