Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Ky 907 · Structure no. 056B00067N
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,094
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch carry?
About 3,094 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 2055 over Southern Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.