US Bridges

Johnson School RD over Little Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI N of Cedar Ck RD · Structure no. 056C00195N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,192
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson School RD over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson School RD over Little Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,192 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson School RD
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location0.45 MI N of Cedar Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12833, -85.60056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,192 (2023)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Johnson School RD over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson School RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson School RD over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,192 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Johnson School RD over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson School RD over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.