US Bridges

Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of Broad Run Pky · Structure no. 056C00180N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,370 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Run RD
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location0.3 MI W of Broad Run Pky
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11083, -85.54222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2023)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork 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 Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Run RD over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.