US Bridges

J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · .1 MI S JCT E Byers Ave · Structure no. 030C00182N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,680
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,680 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJ R Miller Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.1 MI S JCT E Byers Ave
RouteCity Street 1262
Coordinates37.73833, -87.10806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,680 (2021)
Projected traffic8,680 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,680 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns J R Miller Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.