US Bridges

US31W & I-264 Rmps over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 250 Ft S of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00275N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US31W & I-264 Rmps over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US31W & I-264 Rmps over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,500 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 343 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS31W & I-264 Rmps
CrossesMill Creek
Location250 Ft S of I-264
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18444, -85.81361
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width343 ft (104.6 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2023)
Projected traffic58,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US31W & I-264 Rmps over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US31W & I-264 Rmps 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US31W & I-264 Rmps over Mill Creek carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US31W & I-264 Rmps over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 343 ft wide.

Who owns US31W & I-264 Rmps over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.