US Bridges

Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056C00235N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,475
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,475 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMccawley RD
CrossesTrib to Wet Woods Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1023
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14472, -85.68861
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2022
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,475 (2023)
Projected traffic5,475 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods Creek carry?

About 5,475 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mccawley RD over Trib to Wet Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.