James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Kentucky · 0.31 Miles N. of Ky 200 · Structure no. 116C00066N
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek in Wayne 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns James Parmley Road over Double Head Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.