US Bridges

Ky 33 over Blue Grass Parkway

Good

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N of JCT Ky 169 · Structure no. 120B00040N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 33 over Blue Grass Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 33 over Blue Grass Parkway in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11,265 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,265 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesKy 33
CrossesBlue Grass Parkway
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Ky 169
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates38.025, -84.72361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,265 (2022)
Projected traffic11,265 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Ky 33 over Blue Grass Parkway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 33 over Blue Grass 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 33 over Blue Grass Parkway carry?

About 11,265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 33 over Blue Grass Parkway?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 33 over Blue Grass Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.