US Bridges

KY-1858 over Bluegrass Parkway

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 090B00093N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1858 over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1858 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 5 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 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 519 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1858
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location.6 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1858
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83889, -85.36917
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2022)
Projected traffic519 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1858 over Bluegrass Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-1858 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-1858 over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1858 over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1858 over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.