US Bridges

Ky 148 over Floyds Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of Ky 1531 · Structure no. 056B00018N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
301 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,556
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 148 over Floyds Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 148 over Floyds Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 3,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,556 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 148
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location0.2 MI W of Ky 1531
RouteState Highway 148
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18972, -85.45806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,556 (2020)
Projected traffic3,556 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 148 over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 148 over Floyds Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 148 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 3,556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 148 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 148 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.