I am not sure what the current plan is for the bridge but they have axed the heck out of the budget for it. The last time I heard anything about it (couple of months ago) the new bridge isn't going to be anywhere near what was originally planned to replace the current one.

I live 20 minutes southwest of the bridge. They can't even come up with the money to surface approximately 7 miles of the highway in Calloway county. It is the only section left unopen from KY Lake to Mayfield.