US Bridges

Spen Lea RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S of Luckert Ave · Structure no. 056C00144N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,511
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spen Lea RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spen Lea RD over Mill Creek 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 6 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 2,511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,636 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpen Lea RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Luckert Ave
RouteCity Street 1475
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17972, -85.83056
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,511 (2006)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Spen Lea RD over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Spen Lea RD 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 2021.

How much traffic does Spen Lea RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,511 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Spen Lea RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spen Lea RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.