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KY-2249 over Audubon Pkwy

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .35 MI N of JCT Ky 1078 · Structure no. 051B00078N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2249 over Audubon Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2249 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2249
CrossesAudubon Pkwy
Location.35 MI N of JCT Ky 1078
RouteState Highway 2249
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77, -87.42917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 KY-2249 over Audubon Pkwy built?

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

What condition is KY-2249 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-2249 over Audubon Pkwy carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-2249 over Audubon Pkwy?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2249 over Audubon Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.