KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River
FairGallatin County, Kentucky · 0.53 MI N. Jct. Ky 184 · Structure no. MP0391188B00032
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,258 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,567
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 5,567 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 2,258 ft (688.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River carry?
About 5,567 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River?
The structure is 2,258 ft (688.2 m) long with a longest span of 349 ft (106.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1039 over US 42 Ohio River?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the State Highway Agency.