US Bridges

US 42 over Private Drive

Good

Gallatin County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI E of JCT W/ Ky 47 · Structure no. 039B00050N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 42 over Private Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Private Drive in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,241 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,241 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 42
CrossesPrivate Drive
Location2.7 MI E of JCT W/ Ky 47
RouteU.S. Route 42
Coordinates38.75556, -85.01583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,241 (2023)
Projected traffic3,241 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 42 over Private Drive built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 42 over Private Drive 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 42 over Private Drive carry?

About 3,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 42 over Private Drive?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 42 over Private Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.