US Bridges

KY-79 over Western Kentucky Parkway

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · Ovr W-Ky-Pw @caneyville · Structure no. 043B00023N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-79 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-79 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,288 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-79
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
LocationOvr W-Ky-Pw @caneyville
RouteState Highway 79
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41333, -86.50278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,288 (2023)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-79 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-79 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-79 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 1,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-79 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-79 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.