US Bridges

William G Penny LN over Southern Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 100 Ft N of Ky 1450 · Structure no. 056C00121N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,323
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

William G Penny LN over Southern Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying William G Penny LN over Southern Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,323 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilliam G Penny LN
CrossesSouthern Ditch
Location100 Ft N of Ky 1450
RouteCity Street 2646
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13333, -85.68528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2009)
Projected traffic3,323 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 William G Penny LN over Southern Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is William G Penny LN over Southern 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 William G Penny LN over Southern Ditch carry?

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is William G Penny LN over Southern Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns William G Penny LN over Southern Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.