US Bridges

Western Kentucky P over Ky 369

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · Wbl 2 MI W of US 231 Ntrc · Structure no. 092B00133L

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Kentucky P over Ky 369 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Western Kentucky P over Ky 369 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.

It carries about 4,176 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Kentucky P
CrossesKy 369
LocationWbl 2 MI W of US 231 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 9001
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35611, -86.87806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 statusOpen, no 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,176 (2021)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Western Kentucky P over Ky 369 built?

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

What condition is Western Kentucky P over Ky 369 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 Western Kentucky P over Ky 369 carry?

About 4,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Western Kentucky P over Ky 369?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Western Kentucky P over Ky 369?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.