US Bridges

Mid Dale LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of Klondike LN · Structure no. 056C00098N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,114
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid Dale LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mid Dale LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 25,114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,367 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMid Dale LN
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Klondike LN
RouteCity Street 1153
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21139, -85.63583
Functional classUrban Local

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,114 (2006)
Projected traffic46,367 by 2026
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid Dale LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid Dale 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 Mid Dale LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 25,114 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Mid Dale LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mid Dale LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.