US Bridges

S Pope Lick RD over I-265

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI W of Rehl RD · Structure no. 056B00093N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,893
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Pope Lick RD over I-265 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Pope Lick RD over I-265 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,893 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,495 by 2026. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Pope Lick RD
CrossesI-265
Location0.6 MI W of Rehl RD
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21389, -85.50639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,893 (2006)
Projected traffic3,495 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Pope Lick RD over I-265 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Pope Lick RD over I-265 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Pope Lick RD over I-265 carry?

About 1,893 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Pope Lick RD over I-265?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Pope Lick RD over I-265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.