US Bridges

KY-813 over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 6.7 MI NW of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 054B00131N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-813 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-813 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-813
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location6.7 MI NW of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 813
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2125, -87.43444
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.
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 statusPosted for load 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 rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2021)
Projected traffic219 by 2041
Trucks0%
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-813 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-813 over Western Kentucky 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-813 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-813 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-813 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.