US Bridges

KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam

Fair

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .533 Mi. N. Jct. Ky 184 · Structure no. 039B00046N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
680 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,105 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,105 by 2042. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1039
CrossesOhio River-Markland Dam
Location.533 Mi. N. Jct. Ky 184
RouteState Highway 1039
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.77306, -84.965
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,105 (2022)
Projected traffic5,105 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam carry?

About 5,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1039 over Ohio River-Markland Dam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.