US Bridges

Champions Trace LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of Hikes LN · Structure no. 056C00282N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champions Trace LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Champions Trace LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,640 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChampions Trace LN
CrossesS Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Hikes LN
RouteCounty Highway 1021
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19806, -85.66583
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2022)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Champions Trace LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champions Trace 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 Champions Trace LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Champions Trace LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Champions Trace LN over S Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.