US Bridges

Ky 1136 over Western Ky Parkway

GoodPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI South of US 31W · Structure no. 047B00172N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,032
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1136 over Western Ky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1136 over Western Ky Parkway in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 1136
CrossesWestern Ky Parkway
Location0.8 MI South of US 31W
RouteState Highway 1136
Coordinates37.67944, -85.85694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2020)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1136 over Western Ky Parkway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1136 over Western Ky Parkway 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1136 over Western Ky Parkway carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1136 over Western Ky Parkway?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1136 over Western Ky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.