US Bridges

Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · 5.45 Mi. West of JCT Ky 4 · Structure no. 034B00159N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,556
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run in Fayette 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 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 2,556 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Frankfort Pike
CrossesSteeles Run
Location5.45 Mi. West of JCT Ky 4
RouteState Highway 1681
Coordinates38.10361, -84.62778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,556 (2021)
Projected traffic2,556 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run built?

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

What condition is Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run carry?

About 2,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Frankfort Pike over Steeles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.