US Bridges

KY-88 over Western Kentucky Parkway

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 043B00099N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-88 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-88 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-88
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location.8 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 88
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48306, -86.22556
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 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 length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2021)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-88 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-88 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-88 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-88 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-88 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.