US Bridges

Ky 155 over Pope Lick

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of Ky 2265 · Structure no. 056B00555N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,144
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 155 over Pope Lick is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 155 over Pope Lick in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,144 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 155
CrossesPope Lick
Location0.1 MI N of Ky 2265
RouteState Highway 155
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19083, -85.4875
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,144 (2018)
Projected traffic20,144 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 155 over Pope Lick built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 155 over Pope Lick in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 155 over Pope Lick carry?

About 20,144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 155 over Pope Lick?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 155 over Pope Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.