US Bridges

Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of W-Jct Ky 52 · Structure no. 076C00001N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream is a concrete slab carrying Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCatalpa Loop Road
CrossesDrainage Stream
Location.1 MI S of W-Jct Ky 52
RouteCity Street 1410
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74333, -84.25611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2006)
Projected traffic234 by 2026
Trucks—
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Catalpa Loop Road over Drainage Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.