US Bridges

River RD over Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of Zorn Ave · Structure no. 056C00217N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,158
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over 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.

It carries about 8,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,158 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Zorn Ave
RouteCity Street 1001
Coordinates38.26639, -85.72111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,158 (2023)
Projected traffic8,158 by 2043
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 River RD over Beargrass Creek built?

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

What condition is River RD over 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 2022.

How much traffic does River RD over Beargrass Creek carry?

About 8,158 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is River RD over Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.