US Bridges

Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI S of Ky 2055 · Structure no. 056C00219N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,390
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,390 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell Hill RD
CrossesBig Bee Lick Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Ky 2055
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1025, -85.76139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2019)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2039
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 Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.