US Bridges

KY-131 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT Ky 58-80 · Structure no. 042B00009N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-131 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-131 over Jackson Purchase Parkway in Graves 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,703 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-131
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location1 MI N of JCT Ky 58-80
RouteState Highway 131
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77556, -88.59583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,703 (2023)
Projected traffic3,703 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-131 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-131 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-131 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 3,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-131 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-131 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.