US Bridges

E Indian Trl over Greasy Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI W of Ky 864 · Structure no. 056C00077N

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,287
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Indian Trl over Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Indian Trl over Greasy Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,287 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Indian Trl
CrossesGreasy Ditch
Location0.25 MI W of Ky 864
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17056, -85.68972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,287 (2015)
Projected traffic11,287 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E Indian Trl over Greasy Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is E Indian Trl over 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 E Indian Trl over Greasy Ditch carry?

About 11,287 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Indian Trl over Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Indian Trl over Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.