US Bridges

KY-1078 over Aud. Pkwy.

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .4 MI N of JCT Ky 812 · Structure no. 051B00076N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1078 over Aud. Pkwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1078 over Aud. 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 641 vehicles a day, projected to reach 641 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1078
CrossesAud. Pkwy.
Location.4 MI N of JCT Ky 812
RouteState Highway 1078
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78611, -87.47139
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2019)
Projected traffic641 by 2039
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-1078 over Aud. Pkwy. built?

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

What condition is KY-1078 over Aud. 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-1078 over Aud. Pkwy. carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1078 over Aud. Pkwy.?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1078 over Aud. Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.