US Bridges

Allen DR over Little Bee Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 200 Ft W of Ky 2055 · Structure no. 056C00265N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen DR over Little Bee Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Allen DR over Little Bee Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,575 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen DR
CrossesLittle Bee Lick Creek
Location200 Ft W of Ky 2055
RouteCity Street 1063
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09556, -85.7425
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2009)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Allen DR over Little Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen DR over Little Bee Lick 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Allen DR over Little Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Allen DR over Little Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Allen DR over Little Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.