US Bridges

Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT Ky 2735 · Structure no. 090B00029N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete tee beam carrying Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLebanon Road
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location1 MI N of JCT Ky 2735
RouteState Highway 49
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77667, -85.46028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2022)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway built?

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

What condition is Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lebanon Road over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.