US Bridges

Vim DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056C00156N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,948
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vim DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vim DR over Trib to 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 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 1,948 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,948 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVim DR
CrossesTrib to Greasy Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1028
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17389, -85.70333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,948 (2009)
Projected traffic1,948 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Vim DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch built?

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

What condition is Vim DR over Trib to 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 Vim DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch carry?

About 1,948 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Vim DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vim DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.