US Bridges

Rehl RD over Pope Lick

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 50 Ft S of S Pope Lick RD · Structure no. 056C00211N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,999
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rehl RD over Pope Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rehl RD over Pope Lick in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,999 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,999 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRehl RD
CrossesPope Lick
Location50 Ft S of S Pope Lick RD
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20722, -85.49944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,999 (2019)
Projected traffic8,999 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rehl RD over Pope Lick built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rehl 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 2022.

How much traffic does Rehl RD over Pope Lick carry?

About 8,999 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rehl RD over Pope Lick?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rehl RD over Pope Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.