US Bridges

Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of Hikes LN · Structure no. 056C00213N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,464
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,464 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldsmith LN
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Hikes LN
RouteCounty Highway 1025
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20694, -85.65139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,464 (2023)
Projected traffic6,464 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldsmith 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 December 2023.

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

About 6,464 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Goldsmith LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.