US Bridges

Masonville-Habit R over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .4 MI N&e of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 030B00092N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
902
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masonville-Habit R over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Masonville-Habit R 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 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 902 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,396 by 2026. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMasonville-Habit R
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location.4 MI N&e of JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1124
Coordinates37.67694, -87.02833
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2006)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2026
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 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 Masonville-Habit R over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is Masonville-Habit R 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 Masonville-Habit R over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Masonville-Habit R over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Masonville-Habit R over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.