US Bridges

KY-2604 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .9MI(V-HOUSER RD)NE-K1949 · Structure no. 079B00071N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2604 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2604 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 6 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 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-2604
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location.9MI(V-HOUSER RD)NE-K1949
RouteState Highway 2604
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83667, -88.42917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 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 traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic135 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-2604 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-2604 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-2604 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-2604 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-2604 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.