KY-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway
GoodGrayson County, Kentucky · Over West Ky Pkwy Ntrch · Structure no. 043B00098N
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,247
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,247 by 2036. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-259 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 2024.
How much traffic does KY-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?
About 12,247 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway?
The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns KY-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.