US Bridges

Ky 1849 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI W of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00037N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1849 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1849 over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 827 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1849
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 MI W of US 31W
RouteState Highway 1849
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09417, -85.88889
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2015)
Projected traffic827 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1849 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1849 over Mill Creek 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 1849 over Mill Creek carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ky 1849 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1849 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.