US Bridges

Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Old Heady RD · Structure no. 056C00108N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,390 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Old Heady RD
CrossesShinks Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Old Heady RD
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16667, -85.51889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2006)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2026
Trucks—
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 Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch 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 Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Old Heady RD over Shinks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.