US Bridges

Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of Ky 146 · Structure no. 056C00298N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,046
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,046 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashburn Ave
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.5 MI N of Ky 146
RouteCounty Highway 1022
Coordinates38.26083, -85.61778
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,046 (2018)
Projected traffic3,046 by 2038
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 Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 3,046 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Washburn Ave over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.