US Bridges

Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00353N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,767
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD is a steel culvert carrying Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,767 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,179 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 841
CrossesWagon Box RD
Location1.5 MI E of US 31W
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08806, -85.84944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,767 (2023)
Projected traffic41,179 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD built?

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

What condition is Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD carry?

About 36,767 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 841 over Wagon Box RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.