US Bridges

Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S of Ky 1065 · Structure no. 056C00017N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,087
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,087 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarcliff RD
CrossesSouthern Ditch
Location0.15 MI S of Ky 1065
RouteCity Street 1473
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13389, -85.69722
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,087 (2009)
Projected traffic8,087 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch carry?

About 8,087 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Briarcliff RD over Southern Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.