US Bridges

Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056B00379N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
557 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch 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 977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,804 by 2026. The structure is 557 ft (169.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Heady RD
CrossesI-265 & Shinks Branch
Location1.7 MI E of Ky 155
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16778, -85.51917
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length557 ft (169.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2006)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch built?

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

What condition is Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch 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 Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch?

The structure is 557 ft (169.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Heady RD over I-265 & Shinks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.