US Bridges

Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of River Btm RD · Structure no. 015C00037N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2029. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwell-Ford RD
CrossesSalt River
Location0.1 MI N of River Btm RD
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.995, -85.55889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2009)
Projected traffic287 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwell-Ford RD over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.