Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Kentucky · 100 Ft W of Beals Brch RD · Structure no. 056C00028N
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,622
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 105 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 2,622 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,622 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
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 2,622 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Scenic Loop over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.