US Bridges

River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .25 MI SW of JCT Ky 1072 · Structure no. 059B00013N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,414
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,414 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Road/Pike ST
CrossesLudlow Lagoon Overflow
Location.25 MI SW of JCT Ky 1072
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates39.08528, -84.55972
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,414 (2019)
Projected traffic2,414 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow 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 River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow carry?

About 2,414 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns River Road/Pike ST over Ludlow Lagoon Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.