US Bridges

Scotts Ferry RD over Bluegrass Parkway

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · .75 MI E of Anderson Cl · Structure no. 120B00026N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Ferry RD over Bluegrass Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Scotts Ferry RD over Bluegrass Parkway in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2026. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Ferry RD
CrossesBluegrass Parkway
Location.75 MI E of Anderson Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98583, -84.81361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2006)
Projected traffic396 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Ferry RD over Bluegrass Parkway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Ferry RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Scotts Ferry RD over Bluegrass Parkway carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Scotts Ferry RD over Bluegrass Parkway?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Ferry RD over Bluegrass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.