US Bridges

Wood RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Whipps Mill · Structure no. 056C00261N

Built
2010
15 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
773
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wood RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 773 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,427 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWood RD
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Whipps Mill
RouteCity Street 1020
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25361, -85.59889
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2011)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wood RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wood RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wood RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wood RD over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.