US Bridges

S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056C00187N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
494
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 494 vehicles a day, projected to reach 912 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS Pope Lick RD
CrossesPope Lick
Location0.2 MI S of Ky 155
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18833, -85.48667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2006)
Projected traffic912 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick 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 S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Pope Lick RD over Pope Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.