US Bridges

Bost LN over Fishpool Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N of Endeavor Way · Structure no. 056C00014N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,480
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bost LN over Fishpool Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bost LN over Fishpool Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,480 by 2029. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBost LN
CrossesFishpool Creek
Location200 Ft N of Endeavor Way
RouteCity Street 1155
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12972, -85.69444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2009)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bost LN over Fishpool Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bost LN over Fishpool 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bost LN over Fishpool Creek carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bost LN over Fishpool Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bost LN over Fishpool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.