US Bridges

I-264 over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 1703 · Structure no. 056B00436N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 133,504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146,854 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 1703
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20528, -85.68083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width177 ft (54 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,504 (2023)
Projected traffic146,854 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-264 over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-264 over S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-264 over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 133,504 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-264 over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.