US Bridges

Clark Station RD over S Long Run

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 056C00091N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Station RD over S Long Run is a concrete slab carrying Clark Station RD over S Long Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Station RD
CrossesS Long Run
Location0.5 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23, -85.4225
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2009)
Projected traffic451 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Station RD over S Long Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Station RD over S Long Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Station RD over S Long Run carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Clark Station RD over S Long Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Station RD over S Long Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.