US Bridges

KY-2595 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT Ky 95 · Structure no. 079B00066N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2595 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2595 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 434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 434 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2595
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location.5 MI E of JCT Ky 95
RouteState Highway 2595
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96806, -88.34722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2021)
Projected traffic434 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2595 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-2595 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2595 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2595 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2595 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.