US Bridges

KY-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Good

Hickman County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT US 45 · Structure no. 053B00050N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-94
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location.5 MI W of JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates36.54694, -88.84167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2023)
Projected traffic252 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.