US Bridges

Hikes LN over NS Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI W of US 31E · Structure no. 056C00123N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,324
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hikes LN over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hikes LN over NS Railroad in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,324 by 2040. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHikes LN
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.65 MI W of US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19056, -85.66722
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,324 (2020)
Projected traffic8,324 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hikes LN over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hikes LN over NS Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hikes LN over NS Railroad carry?

About 8,324 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hikes LN over NS Railroad?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Hikes LN over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.