US Bridges

Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · .9 MI N JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 001C00052N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesOld Gradyville RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location.9 MI N JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gradyville RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.