US Bridges

Watterson Trl over Fern Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI E of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056C00230N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,568
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watterson Trl over Fern Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watterson Trl over Fern Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,568 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,568 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatterson Trl
CrossesFern Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Ky 1747
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18389, -85.60194
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,568 (2023)
Projected traffic9,568 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Watterson Trl over Fern Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watterson Trl over Fern 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Watterson Trl over Fern Creek carry?

About 9,568 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Watterson Trl over Fern Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Watterson Trl over Fern Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.