US Bridges

Millvale RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 75 Ft E of Beargrass RD · Structure no. 056C00033N

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,511
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millvale RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Millvale RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 97 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 2,511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,636 by 2026. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMillvale RD
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location75 Ft E of Beargrass RD
RouteCity Street 3396
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23417, -85.68722
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,511 (2006)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millvale RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Millvale RD 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 Millvale RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 2,511 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Millvale RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Millvale RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.