US Bridges

KY-185 over Western Kentucky Parkway

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI SE Jct. US 62 · Structure no. 043B00097N

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-185 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-185 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-185
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location0.9 MI SE Jct. US 62
RouteState Highway 185
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41139, -86.48556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2021)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-185 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is KY-185 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-185 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-185 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-185 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.