US Bridges

Ky 2051 over Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00055N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,822
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2051 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 2051 over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 9,822 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,822 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2051
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.9 MI N of US 31W
RouteState Highway 2051
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17639, -85.84028
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,822 (2020)
Projected traffic9,822 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2051 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2051 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 2051 over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2051 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2051 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.