US Bridges

Ky 524 over Eighteenmile Creek

Good

Oldham County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E of W JCT US 42 · Structure no. 093B00061N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 524 over Eighteenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 524 over Eighteenmile Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 874 vehicles a day, projected to reach 874 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 524
CrossesEighteenmile Creek
Location2.5 MI E of W JCT US 42
RouteState Highway 524
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47944, -85.46167
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2023)
Projected traffic874 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ky 524 over Eighteenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 524 over Eighteenmile 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 524 over Eighteenmile Creek carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 524 over Eighteenmile Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 524 over Eighteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.