US Bridges

KY-733 over Bluegrass Parkway

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · 4 MI SE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 090B00079N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-733 over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-733 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-733
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location4 MI SE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 733
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75861, -85.62306
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2021)
Projected traffic243 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 KY-733 over Bluegrass Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-733 over Bluegrass Parkway 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 KY-733 over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-733 over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-733 over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.