US Bridges

Ky 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI S of Ky 148 · Structure no. 056B00295N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 18,725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,725 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 155
CrossesFloyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl
Location0.25 MI S of Ky 148
RouteState Highway 155
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18778, -85.475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,725 (2023)
Projected traffic18,725 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl carry?

About 18,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 155 over Floyds Fk & Old Tylrsvl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.