Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek
FairJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of Ky 146 · Structure no. 056C00208N
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is 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 Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Whipps Mill RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.