US Bridges

Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 056C00198N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,317
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowling Blvd 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 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 16,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,317 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBowling Blvd
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.45 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24417, -85.62889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,317 (2018)
Projected traffic16,317 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

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

What condition is Bowling Blvd 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 Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 16,317 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.