US Bridges

KY-69 over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092B00062N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,481
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-69 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 4,481 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,481 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location1 MI E of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45778, -86.88222
Functional classRural Major 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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,481 (2021)
Projected traffic4,481 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-69 over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-69 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 KY-69 over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 4,481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.