US Bridges

Central Ave over Walkway

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of Floyd ST · Structure no. 056C00232N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Walkway is a concrete culvert carrying Central Ave over Walkway in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,104 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesWalkway
Location0.1 MI W of Floyd ST
RouteCity Street 1406
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20333, -85.75889
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,104 (2022)
Projected traffic17,104 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Central Ave over Walkway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave over Walkway 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 Central Ave over Walkway carry?

About 17,104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Central Ave over Walkway?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Walkway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.