US Bridges

KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI SE of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 092B00108N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 583 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (60 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-1245
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1245
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33167, -86.96333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2019)
Projected traffic583 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1245 over Western Kentucky 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-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.