US Bridges

US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 300 Ft W of Whipps Mill · Structure no. 056B00007N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 36,768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,768 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location300 Ft W of Whipps Mill
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24861, -85.60444
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,768 (2023)
Projected traffic36,768 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 36,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.