US Bridges

Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of Ky 1931 · Structure no. 056C00293N

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,315
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 years old, older 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 18,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,315 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBluegrass Ave
CrossesTrib to Mill Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Ky 1931
RouteCity Street 1050
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17917, -85.79694
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,315 (2020)
Projected traffic18,315 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill Creek carry?

About 18,315 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Bluegrass Ave over Trib to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.