US Bridges

Lexington RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 465 Ft E of Payne ST · Structure no. 056C00089N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,423
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lexington RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,423 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington RD
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location465 Ft E of Payne ST
RouteCity Street 1005
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25028, -85.71917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,423 (2020)
Projected traffic8,423 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$626,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lexington RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 8,423 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lexington RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.