US Bridges

KY-795 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 079B00012N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-795 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-795 over Jackson Purchase Parkway in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-795
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location.20 MI West of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 795
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90139, -88.34722
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-795 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-795 over Jackson Purchase 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-795 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-795 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-795 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.