US Bridges

KY-2692 over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .40 MI N.W. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 089B00085N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2692 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-2692 over Western Kentucky Parkway 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 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2692
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location.40 MI N.W. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 2692
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23667, -87.32889
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2692 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-2692 over Western Kentucky 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2692 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2692 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2692 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.