US Bridges

Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At Vim DR · Structure no. 056C00066N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGuest Ave
CrossesTrib to Greasy Ditch
LocationAt Vim DR
RouteCity Street 2463
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17361, -85.69889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2014)
Projected traffic233 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy 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 Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Guest Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.