US Bridges

Trade Port DR over Mill Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI E of Ky 1934 · Structure no. 056C00218N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,728
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trade Port DR over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trade Port DR over Mill Creek 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 5,728 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,728 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrade Port DR
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Ky 1934
RouteCounty Highway 1005
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12417, -85.88861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,728 (2022)
Projected traffic5,728 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trade Port DR over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Trade Port DR over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Trade Port DR over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,728 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trade Port DR over Mill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Trade Port DR over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.