US Bridges

Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of Ky 913 · Structure no. 056B00461N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,034
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,034 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,034 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 155
CrossesChenoweth Run
Location0.2 MI W of Ky 913
RouteState Highway 155
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18833, -85.5525
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,034 (2018)
Projected traffic15,034 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run carry?

About 15,034 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 155 over Chenoweth Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.