US Bridges

Donaldson Road over Viox Creek

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · .25 MI West of I-75 · Structure no. 059B00034N

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,839
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donaldson Road over Viox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Donaldson Road over Viox Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 82 years old, older 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.

It carries about 12,839 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDonaldson Road
CrossesViox Creek
Location.25 MI West of I-75
RouteState Highway 236
Coordinates39.02778, -84.61556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,839 (2020)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Donaldson Road over Viox Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Donaldson Road over Viox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Donaldson Road over Viox Creek carry?

About 12,839 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Donaldson Road over Viox Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Donaldson Road over Viox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.