US Bridges

KY-505 over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI Nor. of Butler Cl · Structure no. 092B00069N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-505 over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-505 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-505
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location1.8 MI Nor. of Butler Cl
RouteState Highway 505
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3375, -86.7625
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2019)
Projected traffic574 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-505 over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is KY-505 over W.H. Natcher Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-505 over W.H. Natcher Parkway carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-505 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-505 over W.H. Natcher Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.