US Bridges

Maples RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .15 MI E of JCT Ky 1543 · Structure no. 092B00061N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maples RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Maples RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2026. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMaples RD
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location.15 MI E of JCT Ky 1543
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43528, -86.85167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic117 by 2026
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maples RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maples RD over W.H. Natcher 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Maples RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Maples RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maples RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.