Hikes LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Kentucky · 250 Ft W of Stanton Blvd · Structure no. 056C00069N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,706
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hikes LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hikes LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 18,706 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,706 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 75 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hikes LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hikes 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Hikes LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?
About 18,706 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Hikes LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Hikes LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.