US Bridges

Hunsinger LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056C00210N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,144
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunsinger LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hunsinger LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,144 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHunsinger LN
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Ky 155
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21194, -85.61889
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,144 (2023)
Projected traffic4,144 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hunsinger LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunsinger LN over S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hunsinger LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 4,144 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hunsinger LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hunsinger LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.