US Bridges

KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · .8 MI SE of JCT S 62 · Structure no. 043B00003N

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,743
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,743 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,743 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-224
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location.8 MI SE of JCT S 62
RouteState Highway 224
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48917, -86.20889
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,743 (2022)
Projected traffic2,743 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 2,743 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns KY-224 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.