US Bridges

Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 120 Ft W of Ky 1819 · Structure no. 056C00203N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,020
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,020 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatterson Trl
CrossesChenoweth Run
Location120 Ft W of Ky 1819
RouteCity Street 1073
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19889, -85.55972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,020 (2018)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2038
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run 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 Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run carry?

About 10,020 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Watterson Trl over Chenoweth Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.