US Bridges

Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mile S.E. of US 25 · Structure no. 063X00003N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,144
2006 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,723 by 2026. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLevi Jackson Mill
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location1.2 Mile S.E. of US 25
RouteCity Street 1336
Coordinates37.08389, -84.05472
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,144 (2006)
Projected traffic5,723 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River carry?

About 3,144 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Levi Jackson Mill over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.