US Bridges

Aiken RD over Floyds Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI W of Ky 1531 · Structure no. 056C00246N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,990
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aiken RD over Floyds Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aiken RD over Floyds Fork in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,990 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAiken RD
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location0.65 MI W of Ky 1531
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26556, -85.46417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,990 (2019)
Projected traffic7,990 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Aiken RD over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aiken RD over Floyds Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Aiken RD over Floyds Fork carry?

About 7,990 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Aiken RD over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Aiken RD over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.