US Bridges

Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI W of US 31E · Structure no. 056C00122N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,324
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 8,324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,324 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHikes LN
CrossesTrib S Fk Beargrass Crk
Location0.75 MI W of US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19, -85.66861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,324 (2020)
Projected traffic8,324 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk 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 Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk carry?

About 8,324 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns Hikes LN over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.