US 42 EB over Beargrass Creek
FairJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI E of US 31E · Structure no. 056B00499N
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 EB over Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 42 EB over Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 EB over Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 42 EB over 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 42 EB over Beargrass Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 42 EB over Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 EB over Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.