US Bridges

Ky 1819 over Chenoweth Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056B00350N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1819 over Chenoweth Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1819 over Chenoweth Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1819
CrossesChenoweth Run
Location0.4 MI N of Ky 155
RouteState Highway 1819
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19472, -85.55722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2023)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1819 over Chenoweth Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1819 over Chenoweth Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1819 over Chenoweth Run carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1819 over Chenoweth Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1819 over Chenoweth Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.