Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 1703 · Structure no. 056C00061N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,494
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,494 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,494 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goldsmith LN 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?
About 5,494 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.