US Bridges

Seatonville RD over I-265

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E of US 31E · Structure no. 056B00376N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,369
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seatonville RD over I-265 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seatonville RD over I-265 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,369 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSeatonville RD
CrossesI-265
Location1.5 MI E of US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14306, -85.56139
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2018)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seatonville RD over I-265 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seatonville RD over I-265 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Seatonville RD over I-265 carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Seatonville RD over I-265?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Seatonville RD over I-265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.