Tarragon RD over Greasy Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 150 Ft E of Pine Tree DR · Structure no. 056C00151N

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2024
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 52 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 1,046; 2009 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarragon RD over Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tarragon RD over Greasy 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 6 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 1,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,046 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesTarragon RD

CrossesGreasy Ditch

Location150 Ft E of Pine Tree DR

RouteCity Street 1482

CountyJefferson County

StateKentucky

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJanuary 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating30 US tons

Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadUnknown

Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)

Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)

Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2009)

Projected traffic1,046 by 2029

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

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 Tarragon RD over Greasy Ditch built?

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

What condition is Tarragon RD over Greasy 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 Tarragon RD over Greasy Ditch carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tarragon RD over Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tarragon RD over Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.