US Bridges

Briarbridge LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Hikes LN · Structure no. 056C00016N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,041
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarbridge LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briarbridge LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,041 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarbridge LN
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Hikes LN
RouteCity Street 2158
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20889, -85.64111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2009)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briarbridge LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarbridge LN 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Briarbridge LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Briarbridge LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Briarbridge LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.