US Bridges

KY-416 over Audubon Pkwy

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1078 · Structure no. 051B00080N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,123
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-416 over Audubon Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-416 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 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 1,123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,123 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-416
CrossesAudubon Pkwy
Location1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1078
RouteState Highway 416
Coordinates37.7525, -87.39611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2021)
Projected traffic1,123 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-416 over Audubon Pkwy built?

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

What condition is KY-416 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-416 over Audubon Pkwy carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-416 over Audubon Pkwy?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-416 over Audubon Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.