US Bridges

KY-605 over Bluegrass Parkway

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 090B00086N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-605 over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-605 over Bluegrass Parkway in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,387 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-605
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location1.5 MI SE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 605
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81861, -85.39722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,387 (2022)
Projected traffic2,387 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-605 over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-605 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-605 over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 2,387 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-605 over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-605 over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.