US Bridges

Eastland Parkway over Horse Run

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 75 North - Gayle DR · Structure no. 034C00065N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastland Parkway over Horse Run is a concrete culvert carrying Eastland Parkway over Horse Run in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEastland Parkway
CrossesHorse Run
Location75 North - Gayle DR
RouteCity Street 2242
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04944, -84.44056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,340 (2021)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastland Parkway over Horse Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastland Parkway over Horse Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Eastland Parkway over Horse Run carry?

About 4,340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eastland Parkway over Horse Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Eastland Parkway over Horse Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.