US Bridges

E Liberty ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of US 31E · Structure no. 056C00035N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,724
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Liberty ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Liberty ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,724 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE Liberty ST
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US 31E
RouteCity Street 1009
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24944, -85.73083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,724 (2017)
Projected traffic2,724 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E Liberty ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Liberty ST over S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Liberty ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 2,724 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is E Liberty ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns E Liberty ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.