US Bridges

Ky 841 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut Rd)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI W of Ky 1020 · Structure no. 056B00359L

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,088
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 841 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut Rd) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 841 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut 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 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 28,088 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,459 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 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
CrossesKy 1865 (new Cut Rd)
Location1.6 MI W of Ky 1020
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12056, -85.77722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,088 (2018)
Projected traffic31,459 by 2038
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 841 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut Rd) built?

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

What condition is Ky 841 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut 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 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut Rd) carry?

About 28,088 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 841 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut Rd)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 841 WB over Ky 1865 (new Cut Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.