US Bridges

Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00456N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,561
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,561 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,561 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1819
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location2.1 MI S of I-265
RouteState Highway 1819
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13278, -85.51778
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length323 ft (98.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,561 (2023)
Projected traffic2,561 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 2,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1819 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.