US Bridges

Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of US 31E · Structure no. 056C00022N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,333
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 5,333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,333 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuechel Bank RD
CrossesTrib S Fk Beargrass Crk
Location0.2 MI S of US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18806, -85.64778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,333 (2020)
Projected traffic5,333 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk carry?

About 5,333 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Buechel Bank RD over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.