US Bridges

KY-1214 over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI SE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 043B00060N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,605
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1214 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1214 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1214
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location1.7 MI SE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1214
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47361, -86.2525
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,605 (2022)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2042
Trucks8%
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-1214 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-1214 over Western Kentucky 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-1214 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 1,605 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-1214 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1214 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.