US Bridges

Ky 44 over Floyds Fork

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E of I-65 · Structure no. 015B00090N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 44 over Floyds Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 44 over Floyds Fork in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,169 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,169 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 44
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location1.5 MI E of I-65
RouteState Highway 44
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00361, -85.68194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,169 (2022)
Projected traffic11,169 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 44 over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 44 over Floyds Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 44 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 11,169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 44 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 44 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.