Edward T Breathitt over Pennyrile Parkway
PoorPosted for loadHopkins County, Kentucky · .2 MI SE of JCT Ky 1751 · Structure no. 054B00016N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,815
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edward T Breathitt over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Edward T Breathitt 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23,815 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,196 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edward T Breathitt over Pennyrile Parkway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edward T Breathitt over Pennyrile Parkway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Edward T Breathitt over Pennyrile Parkway carry?
About 23,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Edward T Breathitt over Pennyrile Parkway?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Edward T Breathitt over Pennyrile Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.