US Bridges

Ky 1934 over Trib to Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of Ky 1931 · Structure no. 056B00311N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1934 over Trib to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1934 over Trib to Mill Creek 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 19,835 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,835 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1934
CrossesTrib to Mill Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Ky 1931
RouteState Highway 1934
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15417, -85.88556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,835 (2023)
Projected traffic19,835 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Ky 1934 over Trib to Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 1934 over Trib to 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1934 over Trib to Mill Creek carry?

About 19,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1934 over Trib to Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1934 over Trib to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.