US Bridges

Lyndon LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Whipps Mill · Structure no. 056C00095N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,305
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyndon LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lyndon LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,305 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLyndon LN
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Whipps Mill
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25361, -85.60028
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,305 (2023)
Projected traffic6,305 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyndon LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyndon LN 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 Lyndon LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 6,305 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lyndon LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lyndon LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.