US Bridges

Old Mt Eden RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of US 60 EB · Structure no. 106C00025N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,238
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mt Eden RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Mt Eden RD over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 3,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,238 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mt Eden RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 60 EB
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20806, -85.21306
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2021)
Projected traffic3,238 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Mt Eden RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mt Eden RD over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mt Eden RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 3,238 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Old Mt Eden RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mt Eden RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.