Ky-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway
Grayson County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-259 over Western Kentucky Parkway in Grayson County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 12,247 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 44 of the 119 inventoried bridges in Grayson County rated good (37.0%); 6 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7, superstructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 233 ft |
| Location | over West Ky Pkwy Ntrch |
| NBI structure number | 043B00098N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Grayson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk-9001 over Clifty Creek | 1963 | 11,993 | Fair |
| Wk-9001 over Caney Fork | 1962 | 11,155 | Fair |
| Wk-9001 over Alder Creek | 1962 | 11,155 | Fair |
| Wk-9001 over Buck Creek | 1962 | 7,571 | Fair |
| Western KY Parkway over Dog Creek | 1962 | 7,571 | Fair |
| Wk-9001 over Ky 187 | 1963 | 5,578 | Fair |
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