Old Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek
FairJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Ormsby LN · Structure no. 056C00190N
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Whipps Mill RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Old Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.