US Bridges

Bondville RD over Bluegrass Parkway

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · .75 MI S of Anderson C.L. · Structure no. 084B00015N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bondville RD over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bondville RD over Bluegrass Parkway in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBondville RD
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location.75 MI S of Anderson C.L.
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94222, -84.93667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bondville RD over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bondville RD over Bluegrass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bondville RD over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bondville RD over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bondville RD over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.