US Bridges

KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 089B00058N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86 is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2695
CrossesWestern Ky Pkwy @ 61.86
Location.1 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 2695
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31361, -87.05417
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
Projected traffic33 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86 carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2695 over Western Ky Pkwy @ 61.86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.