US Bridges

Klondike LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Hikes LN · Structure no. 056C00086N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,042
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klondike LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Klondike LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 3,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,042 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKlondike LN
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Hikes LN
RouteCity Street 1060
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21, -85.63944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,042 (2023)
Projected traffic3,042 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klondike LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klondike 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Klondike LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 3,042 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Klondike LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Klondike LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.