US 42 over Beargrass Creek

Poor Condition70 years old8,064 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
Location400 Ft W Of Mellwood
CarriesUS 42
CrossesBeargrass Creek
Coordinates38.26028, -85.71833

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Area494.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,064 (2020)
Truck Traffic28%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number056B00346N

Nearby Bridges

US 60 over Beargrass Creek 0.2 mi Poor I-71 NB over Beargrass Creek 0.2 mi Fair I-71 SB over Beargrass Creek 0.2 mi Poor I-64 WB over US 42 WB 0.3 mi Fair I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave) 0.3 mi Fair I-64 EB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk 0.3 mi Fair I-64 WB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk 0.3 mi Fair I-71 SB over Abandoned Railroad 0.3 mi Fair I-71 NB over Abandoned Railroad 0.3 mi Fair I-71 over Frankfort AVE 0.3 mi Good