US Bridges

Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI W of US 31W · Structure no. 056C00155N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,699
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to 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 8,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,699 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Hunters Trc
CrossesTrib to Mill Creek
Location0.9 MI W of US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.165, -85.84278
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,699 (2020)
Projected traffic8,699 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to 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 Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to Mill Creek carry?

About 8,699 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Hunters Trc over Trib to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.