US Bridges

Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI W of US 31W · Structure no. 056C00094N

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,737
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 12,737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,737 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Hunters Trc
CrossesBig Run
Location0.8 MI W of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15833, -85.84861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,737 (2023)
Projected traffic12,737 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run carry?

About 12,737 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Hunters Trc over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.