US Bridges

Ky 841 EB over Watsonville RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Stonestreet · Structure no. 056B00355R

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
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 EB over Watsonville RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 841 EB 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 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 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 EB
CrossesWatsonville RD
Location0.5 MI E of Stonestreet
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10444, -85.81667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 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 EB over Watsonville RD built?

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

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

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

How long is Ky 841 EB 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 EB over Watsonville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.