US Bridges

KY-84 over West Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047B00043N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over West Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-84 over West Kentucky Parkway in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-84
CrossesWest Kentucky Parkway
Location.3 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 84
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57139, -86.0375
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2021)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-84 over West Kentucky Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-84 over West 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-84 over West Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-84 over West Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-84 over West Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.