US Bridges

KY-348 over Jackson Purchase Parkway

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 079B00102N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,272
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-348 over Jackson Purchase Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-348 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.

It carries about 11,272 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,272 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-348
CrossesJackson Purchase Parkway
Location.70 MI West of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 348
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86889, -88.36528
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,272 (2023)
Projected traffic11,272 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-348 over Jackson Purchase Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-348 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-348 over Jackson Purchase Parkway carry?

About 11,272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-348 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-348 over Jackson Purchase Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.