US Bridges

Swan ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N of Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 056C00150N

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
939
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Swan ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 939 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan ST
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location200 Ft N of Kentucky Ave
RouteCity Street 1131
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23667, -85.73694
Functional classUrban Local

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
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 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 geometry7: Better than 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2009)
Projected traffic939 by 2029
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 Swan ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan ST over S Fork 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 Swan ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Swan ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Swan ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.