US Bridges

KY-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .35 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 054B00013N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2647
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location.35 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 2647
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1425, -87.46361
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2023)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2647 over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.