US Bridges

Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 056C00207N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,317 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesBowling Blvd
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.9 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1017
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 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 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowling Blvd 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 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Bowling Blvd over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.