US Bridges

Champions Trace LN over S Fk Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI E of Ky 1703 · Structure no. 056C00181N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champions Trace LN over S Fk Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Champions Trace LN over S Fk Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,640 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChampions Trace LN
CrossesS Fk Beargrass Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Ky 1703
RouteCounty Highway 1021
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19472, -85.67333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2022)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2042
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 Champions Trace LN over S Fk Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champions Trace LN over S Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Champions Trace LN over S Fk Beargrass Creek carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Champions Trace LN over S Fk Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Champions Trace LN over S Fk Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.