US Bridges

Cromwell RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Good

Ohio County, Kentucky · .6 MI NE of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092B00070N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromwell RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cromwell 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 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 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 261 by 2026. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCromwell RD
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location.6 MI NE of JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1175
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35083, -86.78472
Functional classRural Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2006)
Projected traffic261 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cromwell RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is Cromwell RD 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 2022.

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

About 246 vehicles per day (2006 count).

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

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.