US Bridges

Ky 505 over Western Kentucky Parkway

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 092B00184N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 505 over Western Kentucky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 505 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 505
CrossesWestern Kentucky Parkway
Location_
RouteState Highway 505
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39278, -86.71417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2023)
Projected traffic336 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 505 over Western Kentucky Parkway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 505 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 505 over Western Kentucky Parkway carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 505 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 505 over Western Kentucky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.