US Bridges

KY-417 over Green River

Good

Green County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI E Ky 61 in Grnsbg · Structure no. 044B00038N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,516
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-417 over Green River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-417 over Green River in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,516 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-417
CrossesGreen River
Location1.6 MI E Ky 61 in Grnsbg
RouteState Highway 417
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24528, -85.48
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,516 (2023)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-417 over Green River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-417 over Green River 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 KY-417 over Green River carry?

About 1,516 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-417 over Green River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-417 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.