US Bridges

Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1539 · Structure no. 051B00048N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass is a concrete tee beam carrying Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKimsey Lane
CrossesHenderson By-Pass
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1539
RouteCity Street 1114
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84972, -87.5675
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic620 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kimsey Lane over Henderson By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.