US Bridges

KY-812 over Audubon Pkwy

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SE of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00074N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,130
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-812 over Audubon Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-812 over Audubon Pkwy in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,130 by 2037. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-812
CrossesAudubon Pkwy
Location1.2 MI SE of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 812
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81028, -87.5525
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,130 (2017)
Projected traffic4,130 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-812 over Audubon Pkwy built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-812 over Audubon Pkwy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-812 over Audubon Pkwy carry?

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-812 over Audubon Pkwy?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-812 over Audubon Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.