US Bridges

US-51 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · Over Jackson Purchase Pkw · Structure no. 038B00012N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-51 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-51 over Jackson Purchase Parkway in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-51
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
LocationOver Jackson Purchase Pkw
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51778, -88.89028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2023)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-51 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-51 over Jackson Purchase 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-51 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-51 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US-51 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.