US Bridges

Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI W of Barret Ave · Structure no. 056C00052N

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,359
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,359 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEllison Ave
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Barret Ave
RouteCity Street 1111
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23167, -85.72778
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2009)
Projected traffic1,359 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ellison Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.