US Bridges

Richardson Road over Banklick Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI W. JCT Ky 3035 · Structure no. 059B00093N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,629
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Road over Banklick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Road over Banklick Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,629 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRichardson Road
CrossesBanklick Creek
Location.1 MI W. JCT Ky 3035
RouteState Highway 1829
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.98056, -84.54194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,629 (2023)
Projected traffic6,629 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Richardson Road over Banklick Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Road over Banklick 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Richardson Road over Banklick Creek carry?

About 6,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Road over Banklick Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Road over Banklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.