US Bridges

Sherburn LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of Browns LN · Structure no. 056C00197N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,653
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherburn LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherburn LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6,653 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,653 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSherburn LN
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Browns LN
RouteCity Street 1007
Coordinates38.24389, -85.62444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,653 (2009)
Projected traffic6,653 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sherburn LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherburn LN over Mid 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 December 2023.

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

About 6,653 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sherburn LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sherburn LN over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.