US Bridges

Mason LN over Big Bee Lick Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI W of Ky 2055 · Structure no. 056C00266N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason LN over Big Bee Lick Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mason LN over Big 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 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 671 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMason LN
CrossesBig Bee Lick Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Ky 2055
RouteCity Street 1083
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10806, -85.76611
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic671 by 2036
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

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 Mason LN over Big Bee Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is Mason LN over Big Bee Lick 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mason LN over Big Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mason LN over Big Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mason LN over Big Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.