US Bridges

Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · Bg @ Anderson CO Line · Structure no. 115B00070N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFairview Rd.
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
LocationBg @ Anderson CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1214
Coordinates37.89639, -85.10694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Rd. over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.