Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River
PoorPosted for loadClark County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI E of JCT Ky 1924 · Structure no. 025C00028N
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River is a steel truss - thru carrying Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Four Mile RD over Backwaters of Ky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.