US Bridges

Frontier Trl over S Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 180 Ft S of Mid Dale LN · Structure no. 056C00058N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,534
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontier Trl over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete slab carrying Frontier Trl 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 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 7,534 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,910 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontier Trl
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location180 Ft S of Mid Dale LN
RouteCity Street 1574
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21222, -85.63139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,534 (2006)
Projected traffic13,910 by 2026
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontier Trl over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

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

What condition is Frontier Trl 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Frontier Trl over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 7,534 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Frontier Trl over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Frontier Trl over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.