US Bridges

Helck Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of Gilmore LN · Structure no. 056C00068N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helck Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Helck Ave over Trib to Greasy 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 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 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 696 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHelck Ave
CrossesTrib to Greasy Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of Gilmore LN
RouteCity Street 1202
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17611, -85.70361
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2014)
Projected traffic696 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 Helck Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch built?

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

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

About 377 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Helck Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Helck Ave over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.