US Bridges

KY-2603 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 408 · Structure no. 079B00068N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2603 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2603 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2603
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 408
RouteState Highway 2603
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8275, -88.4575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 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 length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2020)
Projected traffic361 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-2603 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-2603 over Jackson Purchase Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2603 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-2603 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2603 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.