US Bridges

Mcdonald RD over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · .9 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 043B00073N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald RD over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mcdonald RD 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2029. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonald RD
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location.9 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1142
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45889, -86.30972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2009)
Projected traffic117 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcdonald RD over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

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

What condition is Mcdonald RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonald RD over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mcdonald RD over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald RD over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.