US Bridges

Grinstead DR over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 250 Ft N of Lexington RD · Structure no. 056C00065N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grinstead DR over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grinstead DR over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 22,225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,225 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrinstead DR
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location250 Ft N of Lexington RD
RouteCity Street 1021
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24639, -85.70111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,225 (2020)
Projected traffic22,225 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grinstead DR over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grinstead DR over Mid 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 Grinstead DR over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 22,225 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Grinstead DR over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Grinstead DR over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.