US Bridges

KY-555 over Bluegrass Parkway

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · Over Bg Pw Interchange · Structure no. 115B00010N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,956
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-555 over Bluegrass Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-555 over Bluegrass Parkway in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 3,956 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,956 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-555
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
LocationOver Bg Pw Interchange
RouteState Highway 555
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87056, -85.15889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,956 (2022)
Projected traffic3,956 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 KY-555 over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-555 over Bluegrass 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-555 over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 3,956 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is KY-555 over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-555 over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.