US Bridges

I-264 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI W of US 60 · Structure no. 056B00450N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 118,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129,800 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 274 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.45 MI W of US 60
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24389, -85.62139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width274 ft (83.6 m)
Roadway width263 ft (80.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2010)
Projected traffic129,800 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-264 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

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

About 118,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

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

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 274 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.