US Bridges

Lipps LN over Trib to Wet Woods Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056C00239N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,023
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lipps LN over Trib to Wet Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lipps LN 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,023 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,023 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLipps LN
CrossesTrib to Wet Woods Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Ky 61
RouteCity Street 1163
Coordinates38.14306, -85.68361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,023 (2009)
Projected traffic2,023 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lipps LN over Trib to Wet Woods Creek built?

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

What condition is Lipps LN over Trib to Wet Woods Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lipps LN over Trib to Wet Woods Creek carry?

About 2,023 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lipps LN over Trib to Wet Woods Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lipps LN over Trib to Wet Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.