US Bridges

Higgs RD over Western Kentucky Parkway

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · T. Higgs Rd./ Wkp · Structure no. 043B00096N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higgs RD over Western Kentucky Parkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Higgs RD over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHiggs RD
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
LocationT. Higgs Rd./ Wkp
RouteCounty Highway 1359
Coordinates37.40861, -86.46083
Functional classRural Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Higgs RD over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higgs RD 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 2022.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Higgs RD over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Higgs RD over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.