US Bridges

Ky 841 WB over Watsonville RD

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Stonestreet · Structure no. 056B00355L

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,999
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 841 WB over Watsonville RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 841 WB over Watsonville 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26,999 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,238 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 841 WB
CrossesWatsonville RD
Location0.5 MI E of Stonestreet
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10444, -85.81694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,999 (2023)
Projected traffic30,238 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$714,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 841 WB over Watsonville RD built?

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

What condition is Ky 841 WB over Watsonville 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 WB over Watsonville RD carry?

About 26,999 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 841 WB over Watsonville RD?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 841 WB over Watsonville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.