US Bridges

KY-1305 over Daniel Boone Parkway

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .20 MI SE of JCT Ky 488 · Structure no. 063B00081N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1305 over Daniel Boone Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1305 over Daniel Boone Parkway in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1305
CrossesDaniel Boone Parkway
Location.20 MI SE of JCT Ky 488
RouteState Highway 1305
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10694, -83.95111
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2021)
Projected traffic173 by 2041
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1305 over Daniel Boone Parkway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1305 over Daniel Boone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1305 over Daniel Boone Parkway carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1305 over Daniel Boone Parkway?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1305 over Daniel Boone Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.