US Bridges

Ky 1931 over Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of Ky 1934 · Structure no. 056B00460N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,096
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1931 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1931 over Mill Creek 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 10,096 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,096 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKy 1931
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Ky 1934
RouteState Highway 1931
Coordinates38.14556, -85.88361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,096 (2018)
Projected traffic10,096 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1931 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 1931 over Mill Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1931 over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,096 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1931 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1931 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.