US Bridges

KY-1904 over Western Kentucky Parkway

PoorPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI SW of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047B00090N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1904 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1904 over Western 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1904
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location2.2 MI SW of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1904
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64528, -85.915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2021)
Projected traffic859 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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-1904 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-1904 over Western Kentucky Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1904 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1904 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1904 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.