US Bridges

Ky 1747 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 056B00417N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,027
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1747 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1747 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 23,027 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,027 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1747
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location1.0 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 1747
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25972, -85.57806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,027 (2023)
Projected traffic23,027 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1747 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1747 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1747 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 23,027 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1747 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1747 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.