US Bridges

Dutchmans LN over Weicher Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI E of Ky 1932 · Structure no. 056C00046N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,859
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutchmans LN over Weicher Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dutchmans LN over Weicher Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 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 5 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 14,859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,859 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDutchmans LN
CrossesWeicher Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Ky 1932
RouteCounty Highway 1027
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23306, -85.63639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,859 (2020)
Projected traffic14,859 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutchmans LN over Weicher Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Dutchmans LN over Weicher 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dutchmans LN over Weicher Creek carry?

About 14,859 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dutchmans LN over Weicher Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Dutchmans LN over Weicher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.