US Bridges

Ky 61 over Greasy Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI N of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056B00028N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over Greasy Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 61 over Greasy Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 24,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,463 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61
CrossesGreasy Ditch
Location0.45 MI N of Ky 1747
RouteState Highway 61
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16278, -85.70056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,463 (2023)
Projected traffic24,463 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 61 over Greasy Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 over Greasy Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 61 over Greasy Ditch carry?

About 24,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.