US Bridges

Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI W of Cochran Hill · Structure no. 056C00026N

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,332 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Loop
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Cochran Hill
RouteCity Street 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24222, -85.69917
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2009)
Projected traffic2,332 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 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 Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Loop over Mid 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.