US Bridges

Savage DR over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N of Lynn Lea RD · Structure no. 056C00133N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,253
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage DR over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Savage DR over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,253 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage DR
CrossesMill Creek
Location200 Ft N of Lynn Lea RD
RouteCity Street 1188
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18139, -85.82722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,253 (2023)
Projected traffic3,253 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Savage DR over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage DR over Mill Creek 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 Savage DR over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,253 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Savage DR over Mill Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Savage DR over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.