US Bridges

E Oak ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI W of Barret Ave · Structure no. 056C00250N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Oak ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Oak ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,480 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Oak ST
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Barret Ave
RouteCity Street 1016
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23444, -85.73028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2020)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Oak ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Oak ST 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 2021.

How much traffic does E Oak ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Oak ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E Oak ST over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.