US Bridges

Whites LN over Salt Block Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI W of Keys Ferry · Structure no. 056C00283N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites LN over Salt Block Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whites LN over Salt Block Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWhites LN
CrossesSalt Block Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Keys Ferry
RouteCity Street 1145
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10528, -85.78222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Whites LN over Salt Block Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whites LN over Salt Block 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 Whites LN over Salt Block Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Whites LN over Salt Block Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Whites LN over Salt Block Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.