US Bridges

Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.55 Miles South Ky 80 · Structure no. 001C00071N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGradyville Club RD
CrossesRichard Branch
Location0.55 Miles South Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1321
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05333, -85.42306
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gradyville Club RD over Richard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.