US Bridges

Davis RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .75 MI NE of JCT Ky 2718 · Structure no. 092B00074N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Davis 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2026. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis RD
CrossesW.H. Natcher Parkway
Location.75 MI NE of JCT Ky 2718
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40917, -86.8275
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Davis RD over W.H. Natcher Parkway built?

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

What condition is Davis 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 2024.

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

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.