US Bridges

Progress Blvd over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI S of US 31E · Structure no. 056C00124N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,022
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Progress Blvd over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Progress Blvd over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk 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 6 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 3,022 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,022 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProgress Blvd
CrossesTrib S Fk Beargrass Crk
Location0.25 MI S of US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18778, -85.65333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2016)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2036
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 Progress Blvd over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk built?

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

What condition is Progress Blvd 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 Progress Blvd over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk carry?

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Progress Blvd over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Progress Blvd over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.