US Bridges

Park Boundary RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 100 Ft W of Seneca Pk RD · Structure no. 056C00034N

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,937
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Boundary RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Boundary RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 11,937 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,937 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPark Boundary RD
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location100 Ft W of Seneca Pk RD
RouteCity Street 1150
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,937 (2009)
Projected traffic11,937 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$291,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Boundary RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Boundary 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 Park Boundary RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 11,937 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Park Boundary RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Park Boundary RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.