US Bridges

S 9th ST over W Oak ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.80 MI S of US 150 · Structure no. 056C00231N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,351
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 9th ST over W Oak ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 9th ST over W Oak ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 17,351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,351 by 2034. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 9th ST
CrossesW Oak ST
Location0.80 MI S of US 150
RouteCity Street 1051
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23583, -85.7675
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,351 (2014)
Projected traffic17,351 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 9th ST over W Oak ST built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 9th ST over W Oak ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S 9th ST over W Oak ST carry?

About 17,351 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is S 9th ST over W Oak ST?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S 9th ST over W Oak ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.