US Bridges

Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of US 31E · Structure no. 056C00286N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,667
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,254 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook DR
CrossesTrib S Fk Beargrass Crk
Location0.1 MI S of US 31E
RouteCity Street 2285
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18806, -85.64306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2022)
Projected traffic3,254 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk 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 Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk carry?

About 2,667 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook DR over Trib S Fk Beargrass Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.