US Bridges

Ky 222 over Western Ky Parkway

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI SE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047B00190N

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 222 over Western Ky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 222 over Western Ky Parkway in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 222
CrossesWestern Ky Parkway
Location1.3 MI SE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 222
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61944, -85.95472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 222 over Western Ky Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Ky 222 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 222 over Western Ky Parkway carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 222 over Western Ky Parkway?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 222 over Western Ky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.