US Bridges

Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 160 Ft S of New Cut RD · Structure no. 056C00177N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,192
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,192 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld New Cut RD
CrossesBig Bee Lick Creek
Location160 Ft S of New Cut RD
RouteCounty Highway 1019
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11722, -85.77583
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,192 (2023)
Projected traffic5,192 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick 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 Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 5,192 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Old New Cut RD over Big Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.