US Bridges

KY-6123 over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NE of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092B00064N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6123 over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-6123 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 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 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2038. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6123
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location1.4 MI NE of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 6123
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49083, -86.90972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2018)
Projected traffic287 by 2038
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 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-6123 over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-6123 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-6123 over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-6123 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6123 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.