US Bridges

Downing Way over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Hikes LN · Structure no. 056C00043N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,068
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Downing Way over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Downing Way over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 15,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,820 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDowning Way
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Hikes LN
RouteCity Street 1168
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20417, -85.65694
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,068 (2006)
Projected traffic27,820 by 2026
Trucks—
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 Downing Way over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Downing Way 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Downing Way over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 15,068 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Downing Way over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Downing Way over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.