US 42 over Beargrass Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Kentucky · 400 Ft W of Mellwood · Structure no. 056B00346N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,064
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Beargrass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 over Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,064 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,064 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 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 42 over Beargrass Creek carry?
About 8,064 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.