US Bridges

KY-307 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · Over Jackson Purchase Pkw · Structure no. 038B00015N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-307 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-307 over Jackson Purchase Parkway in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,867 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-307
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
LocationOver Jackson Purchase Pkw
RouteState Highway 307
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51889, -88.87111
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2023)
Projected traffic1,867 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-307 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-307 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 KY-307 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-307 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns KY-307 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.