US Bridges

KY-88 over Green River

Fair

Green County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of JCT Ky 1464 · Structure no. 044B00035N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,489
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-88 over Green River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-88 over Green River in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,489 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,489 by 2042. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-88
CrossesGreen River
Location.2 MI E of JCT Ky 1464
RouteState Highway 88
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,489 (2022)
Projected traffic2,489 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-88 over Green River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-88 over Green River 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 Green River carry?

About 2,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-88 over Green River?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-88 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.