US Bridges

Gardiner LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI E of Ky 1703 · Structure no. 056C00059N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,810
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardiner LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gardiner LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,810 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGardiner LN
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.45 MI E of Ky 1703
RouteCity Street 1006
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20639, -85.68389
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,810 (2023)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2043
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardiner LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardiner LN 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 Gardiner LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 4,810 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gardiner LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gardiner LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.