US Bridges

KY-339 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT US 45 · Structure no. 042B00143N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-339 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-339 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 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 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-339
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location.7 MI W of JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 339
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64583, -88.75333
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2023)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-339 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-339 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-339 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-339 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-339 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.