US Bridges

Payne ST over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 250 Ft N of Lexington RD · Structure no. 056C00247N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,478
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne ST over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Payne ST over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 4,478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,478 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPayne ST
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location250 Ft N of Lexington RD
RouteCity Street 1007
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25111, -85.71972
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,478 (2023)
Projected traffic4,478 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 Payne ST over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Payne ST over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 4,478 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Payne ST over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Payne ST over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.