US Bridges

S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St)

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · @ JCT US 25 (vine St) · Structure no. 034C00054N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
439 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,786
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St) in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 2,786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,786 by 2041. The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Martin Luther Ki
CrossesUS 25 (vine St)
Location@ JCT US 25 (vine St)
RouteCity Street 3824
Coordinates38.04444, -84.49639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length439 ft (133.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2021)
Projected traffic2,786 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St) carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St)?

The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S Martin Luther Ki over US 25 (vine St)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.