US Bridges

Ky 1932 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI N of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00120N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,032
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1932 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1932 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 15,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,032 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1932
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.45 MI N of I-264
RouteState Highway 1932
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23389, -85.64
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,032 (2023)
Projected traffic15,032 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ky 1932 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1932 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1932 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 15,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1932 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1932 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.