US Bridges

Schiller Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N of Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 056C00134N

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schiller Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Schiller Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 942 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchiller Ave
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location200 Ft N of Kentucky Ave
RouteCity Street 1138
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23611, -85.73222
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2015)
Projected traffic942 by 2035
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 Schiller Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schiller Ave over S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schiller Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Schiller Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Schiller Ave over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.