US Bridges

E Kentucky ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 120 Ft E of Schiller Ave · Structure no. 056C00083N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,514
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Kentucky ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Kentucky ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,514 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,514 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Kentucky ST
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location120 Ft E of Schiller Ave
RouteCity Street 1017
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23528, -85.73111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,514 (2012)
Projected traffic3,514 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Kentucky ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Kentucky ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Kentucky ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 3,514 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is E Kentucky ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns E Kentucky ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.