US Bridges

Poplar Hill Ct over I-71

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI N of Pplr Hill RD · Structure no. 056B00066N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Hill Ct over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Hill Ct over I-71 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2026. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Hill Ct
CrossesI-71
Location0.25 MI N of Pplr Hill RD
RouteCity Street 1178
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29333, -85.665
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2006)
Projected traffic44 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Hill Ct over I-71 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Hill Ct over I-71 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Hill Ct over I-71 carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Poplar Hill Ct over I-71?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Hill Ct over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.