US Bridges

Browns LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of Sherburn LN · Structure no. 056C00170N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,059
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Browns LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 16,059 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,059 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns LN
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Sherburn LN
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24028, -85.63472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,059 (2023)
Projected traffic16,059 by 2043
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 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 Browns LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns LN over Mid 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Browns LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 16,059 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Browns LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Browns LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.