US Bridges

KY-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 555 · Structure no. 115B00037N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1754
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 555
RouteState Highway 1754
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87083, -85.16778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2021)
Projected traffic244 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1754 over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.