US Bridges

Ky 1934 SB over Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI N of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00463L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1934 SB over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1934 SB 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 3,776 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1934 SB
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7 MI N of US 31W
RouteState Highway 1934
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09528, -85.88806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,776 (2020)
Projected traffic4,229 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1934 SB over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 1934 SB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1934 SB over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1934 SB over Mill Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1934 SB over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.