US Bridges

Arnoldtown RD over Big Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ky 1931 · Structure no. 056C00228N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,845
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnoldtown RD over Big Run is a concrete culvert carrying Arnoldtown RD over Big Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,845 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArnoldtown RD
CrossesBig Run
Location0.1 MI S of Ky 1931
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14806, -85.82361
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,845 (2015)
Projected traffic7,845 by 2035
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 Arnoldtown RD over Big Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnoldtown RD over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Arnoldtown RD over Big Run carry?

About 7,845 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Arnoldtown RD over Big Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Arnoldtown RD over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.