US Bridges

West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · West of JCT Ky 1958 · Structure no. 025C00050N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,740
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Fulton Road
CrossesBr of Strodes Creek
LocationWest of JCT Ky 1958
RouteCity Street 1202
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00056, -84.21389
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2006)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns West Fulton Road over Br of Strodes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.