US Bridges

Ky 1450 over Fishpool Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00554N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,811
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1450 over Fishpool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1450 over Fishpool Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,811 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,811 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1450
CrossesFishpool Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 1450
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12861, -85.68944
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,811 (2018)
Projected traffic10,811 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 1450 over Fishpool Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1450 over Fishpool 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 1450 over Fishpool Creek carry?

About 10,811 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1450 over Fishpool Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1450 over Fishpool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.