US Bridges

Kimberly Way over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 300 Ft E of Ky 1065 · Structure no. 056C00182N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberly Way over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kimberly Way over Little Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 85 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 338 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKimberly Way
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location300 Ft E of Ky 1065
RouteCity Street 1325
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1375, -85.60833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2006)
Projected traffic338 by 2026
Trucks—
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 Kimberly Way over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Kimberly Way over Little Cedar 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Kimberly Way over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Kimberly Way over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberly Way over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.