US Bridges

S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI E Tucker Sta RD · Structure no. 056C00120N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,256
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick is a concrete culvert carrying S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, 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 1,256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,319 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Pope Lick RD
CrossesPope Lick
Location0.35 MI E Tucker Sta RD
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21944, -85.51861
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2006)
Projected traffic2,319 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick built?

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

What condition is S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick 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 S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.