US Bridges

US 60A over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E Grinstead DR · Structure no. 056B00135N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60A over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 60A over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,848 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,848 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60A
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.2 MI E Grinstead DR
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.245, -85.69806
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,848 (2023)
Projected traffic10,848 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 60A over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60A 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 November 2024.

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

About 10,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 60A over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 60A over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.