US Bridges

Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · Ebl .8 MI W of US150 Ntrc · Structure no. 090B00017R

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD 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 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBluegrass Parkway
CrossesBardstown-Loretto RD
LocationEbl .8 MI W of US150 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78694, -85.44278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,990 (2022)
Projected traffic5,990 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$536,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD built?

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

What condition is Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD carry?

About 5,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bluegrass Parkway over Bardstown-Loretto RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.