US Bridges

Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Holsclaw Hill · Structure no. 056C00271N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 597 vehicles a day, projected to reach 597 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell Hill RD
CrossesBig Bee Lick Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Holsclaw Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08861, -85.76778
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2023)
Projected traffic597 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Hill RD 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 Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Hill RD over Big Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.