Bluegrass Parkway over Beech Fork River
FairNelson County, Kentucky · Ebl 2.5 MI E of KY52 Ntrc · Structure no. 090B00014R
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,583
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluegrass Parkway over Beech Fork River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bluegrass Parkway over Beech Fork River 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 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 7,583 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,583 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluegrass Parkway over Beech Fork River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluegrass Parkway over Beech Fork River 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 Beech Fork River carry?
About 7,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Bluegrass Parkway over Beech Fork River?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bluegrass Parkway over Beech Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.