US Bridges

US 60A over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of Ky 864 · Structure no. 056B00544N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,422
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60A over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60A over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 18,422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,422 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60A
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Ky 864
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22556, -85.72694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,422 (2020)
Projected traffic18,422 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 60A over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60A over S 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 60A over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 18,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60A over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 60A over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.