US Bridges

KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 3 MI S&w of JCT Ky 2670 · Structure no. 092B00112N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a concrete continuous 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 302 vehicles a day, projected to reach 302 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1245
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location3 MI S&w of JCT Ky 2670
RouteState Highway 1245
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34056, -86.94167
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2021)
Projected traffic302 by 2041
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 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 302 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1245 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.