US Bridges

US 60 over Beargrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 250 Ft W of Mellwood Ave · Structure no. 056B00134N

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Beargrass Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 60 over Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,499 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Location250 Ft W of Mellwood Ave
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25806, -85.72028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,499 (2023)
Projected traffic8,499 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$406,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Beargrass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Beargrass Creek carry?

About 8,499 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 60 over Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.