US Bridges

US-51 over Flood Plain

Good

Ballard County, Kentucky · 3.0 Mi. W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 004B00063N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,344
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-51 over Flood Plain is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-51 over Flood Plain in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,344 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesUS-51
CrossesFlood Plain
Location3.0 Mi. W JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates36.99833, -89.12639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length371 ft (113.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,344 (2022)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-51 over Flood Plain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-51 over Flood Plain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-51 over Flood Plain carry?

About 5,344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is US-51 over Flood Plain?

The structure is 371 ft (113.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-51 over Flood Plain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.