US Bridges

Northbound on Ramp over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .2 MI NE of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00015N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northbound on Ramp over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Northbound on Ramp 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 10,562 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,562 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthbound on Ramp
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location.2 MI NE of JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 9004
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14861, -87.465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating92.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,562 (2022)
Projected traffic10,562 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$995,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northbound on Ramp over Pennyrile Parkway built?

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

What condition is Northbound on Ramp 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 Northbound on Ramp over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 10,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Northbound on Ramp over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Northbound on Ramp over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.