Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Kentucky · .5 Mi- S JCT Ky 768 · Structure no. 001C00050N
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Gradyville RD over Cool Springs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.