US Bridges

N Spring ST over Beargrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 300 Ft N of Mellwood Ave · Structure no. 056C00145N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
184 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,144
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Spring ST over Beargrass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N Spring ST over Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,144 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Spring ST
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Location300 Ft N of Mellwood Ave
RouteCity Street 1105
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25611, -85.72278
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,144 (2020)
Projected traffic9,144 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Spring ST over Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Spring ST over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Spring ST over Beargrass Creek carry?

About 9,144 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Spring ST over Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N Spring ST over Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.