I-71 SB over Beargrass Creek

Poor Condition60 years old27,088 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
Location1.4 Mi S Of Zorn AVE
CarriesI-71 SB
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Coordinates38.26333, -85.71861

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length242.1 ft (73.8 m)
Max Span94.2 ft (28.7 m)
Deck Width41.7 ft (12.7 m)
Deck Area937.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,088 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number056B00169L

Nearby Bridges

I-71 NB over Beargrass Creek 0.0 mi Fair I-71 SB over Abandoned Railroad 0.2 mi Fair I-71 NB over Abandoned Railroad 0.2 mi Fair US 42 over Beargrass Creek 0.2 mi Poor River RD over Beargrass Creek 0.3 mi Fair I-71 over Frankfort AVE 0.3 mi Good I-64 WB On Ramp over I-64 WB 0.4 mi Fair US 60 over Beargrass Creek 0.4 mi Poor I-64 WB over US 42 WB 0.4 mi Fair I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave) 0.4 mi Fair