US Bridges

KY-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · .4 Mi. S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 089B00131N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 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-2697
CrossesWestern Ky PKWAY@57.17
Location.4 Mi. S JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 2697
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27889, -87.12278
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2019)
Projected traffic166 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17 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-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17 carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2697 over Western Ky PKWAY@57.17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.