US Bridges

Old Cannons LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 115 Ft N of Seneca Pk RD · Structure no. 056C00107N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,402
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cannons LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old Cannons LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,402 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cannons LN
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location115 Ft N of Seneca Pk RD
RouteCity Street 1144
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23722, -85.66444
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2009)
Projected traffic1,402 by 2029
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$378,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cannons LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cannons 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 Old Cannons LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Old Cannons LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cannons LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.