US Bridges

Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · Wbl .7 MI E of Hardin Cl · Structure no. 090B00012L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,494
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52 is a concrete tee beam carrying Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52 in Nelson 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 5 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 8,494 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,494 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBluegrass Parkway
CrossesKy 52
LocationWbl .7 MI E of Hardin Cl
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74889, -85.67444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,494 (2023)
Projected traffic8,494 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52 built?

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

What condition is Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52 carry?

About 8,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bluegrass Parkway over Ky 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.